KMF directed to submit application to BMRCL to open Nandini outlets in eight metro stations in Bengaluru: D.K. Shivakumar

BMRCL had issued a global tender for food outlets in 10 Namma Metro stations in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar

After the opposition BJP and JD(S) slammed the ruling Congress in Karnataka for ‘favouring’ Gujarat-based Amul over Nandini, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said that the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has been instructed to submit applications to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) to open its outlets in eight stations in Bengaluru.

Speaking to reporters, he said, “BMRCL had called for a global tender, and Amul was the lone applicant. We have instructed KMF to submit its application to BMRCL. KMF will open Nandini outlets in eight metro stations.”

BJP MP P.C. Mohan had posted on X: “Ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections, Congress accused the BJP of favouring outsiders. But now, the same Congress government, which oversees @OfficialBMRCL’s operations and maintenance, has enabled Amul kiosks at 10 Metro stations to displace Nandini.”

Mr. Shivakumar said, “Amul has already opened its outlets in two metro stations. It is not appropriate to close down the existing outlets. We have informed the BMRCL to allow KMF to open Nandini outlets in the remaining eight metro stations.”

On civic elections in Bengaluru

“We had a meeting with our MLAs on party organisation and the Greater Bengaluru Authority elections. The formation of corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority has been discussed with our leaders, and now it needs to be discussed with opposition leaders. We will take a decision after taking them into confidence,” he said.

On waste disposal, he said, “Under the Swachchhata Bengaluru initiative, we have set up a helpline for waste disposal. People can take a photo of the garbage pile-up, and send it to the helpline number. Action will be taken within a week. As far as filling potholes is concerned, we have given funds to the respective MLAs.”

e-Khata campaign

“We have designed a campaign for disbursal of e-khatas in Bengaluru. The campaign was kicked off on a pilot basis in Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda’s constituency. As many as 25,000 e-khatas are ready, and they will be delivered to the doorstep from July 1. Bengaluru has about 25 lakh residences, but only about 5 lakh people have uploaded their documents. The campaign will go on for a month,” he informed.

Asked about white-topping in Bengaluru, the Deputy CM said, “White-topping work is going on in many places in the city. I have inspected the quality of the work at many places.”

Replying to a query if there was a discussion on issuing B khata, he said, “This has been discussed in the Cabinet meeting. We will make an announcement after deliberating on the legal aspects.”

Published - June 18, 2025 03:12 pm IST