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Tejasvi Surya urges halt to Hebbal tunnel project
Bengaluru MP Tejasvi Surya has written to Chief Minister DK Shivakumar demanding that the Rs 1,140 crore Hebbal Short Tunnel project not proceed without a scientific assessment. Surya said experts have raised…
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Bengaluru MP Tejasvi Surya has written to Chief Minister DK Shivakumar demanding that the Rs 1,140 crore Hebbal Short Tunnel project not proceed without a scientific assessment. Surya said experts have raised serious concerns about the tunnel's design, safety, and integration with the city's long-term mobility network. The proposed tunnel passes through Hebbal Lake.
The Deccan Herald reports that Surya shared his letter on social media, calling for a review before any construction begins. The project, a key infrastructure plan for Bengaluru, has faced criticism over its environmental impact and feasibility.
The Indian Opinion
This is not the first time a Bengaluru infrastructure project has sparked controversy over environmental clearance. The tunnel's route through Hebbal Lake invites scrutiny, but sceptics must note that every major city has built under water bodies. The real test is whether the government releases a full, independent study on soil stability and flood risks before spending a single rupee. Without that, neither side can claim the moral high ground.
Source: deccanherald.com
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