BJP Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has come out strongly in opposition to the proposed tunnel highway venture in Bengaluru, calling it a “loot of public cash” and a “Congress job rip-off.” He vowed that the BJP is not going to enable the State authorities, Deputy Chief Minister D.Okay. Shivakumar, or BBMP officers to proceed with it.

Addressing reporters on the BJP State workplace on Monday, Mr. Surya alleged the Detailed Mission Report (DPR) and feasibility research for the 18-km tunnel highway from Hebbal to Dairy Circle are crammed with irregularities.

“The tunnel venture, which prices ₹18,500 crore, is supposed just for vehicles. There isn’t a provision for buses, autos, or two-wheelers. It’s nothing however corruption beneath a brand new identify,” he alleged.

Mr. Surya criticised the Congress authorities for failing to finish key infrastructure initiatives, stating that over 20 flyovers have remained unfinished for years, even because the Deputy Chief Minister pronounces 100 km of recent ones.

He additionally raised issues in regards to the suburban railway community, saying the unique plan to finish 148 km by 2031 is now in limbo, with the four-corridor venture stalled. “Each rupee of public cash have to be protected. We’ll battle this venture tooth and nail,” he added.