Overview
- Somanna said the Centre has sanctioned ₹12,900 crore for rail works in Kalyana Karnataka, noting a shift from earlier annual outlays of about ₹882 crore.
- A foundation event in Hitnal saw BJP and Congress workers scuffle, a chair was hurled toward the minister, security intervened, and he left the venue.
- Congress workers objected to the omission of Shivaraj Tangadagi and MP Rajashekhar Hitnal from event materials, with an alleged “patalam” remark also reported by PTI sources.
- The Hitnal railway overbridge is a ₹27‑crore replacement for Level Crossing No. 77 linking Hitnal, Munirabad and Ginigera, with officials expecting better access to nearby pilgrimage sites.
- Highlighted works include the ₹3,400‑crore Ballari–Chikkajajur doubling cleared in June 2025, Hosapete station upgrades under Amrit Bharat, and orders to expedite land acquisition and clearances.