Sigandur Bridge Inauguration: Bridging Distances Amidst Political Chasms

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Sigandur bridge, CM Siddaramaiah boycotts event

Shivamogga/Bengaluru, Jul 14 (PTI) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday inaugurated India’s second-longest cable-stayed Sigandur bridge in Shivamogga. The event was boycotted by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his cabinet colleagues, who claimed that they were not consulted. Earlier in the day, the CM said they had not been invited, […]

Sigandur Bridge Inauguration: Bridging Distances Amidst Political Chasms

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India's second-longest cable-stayed Sigandur Bridge. Despite the presence of senior BJP leaders, no state cabinet members attended. CM Siddaramaiah had requested postponement due to scheduling conflicts. The bridge significantly reduces travel distance around the famous Chowdeshwari temple.

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Sigandur bridge in Karnataka

The bridge is the culmination of a long-time aspiration of people residing in villages of Karuru and Barangi hoblis in Sagar taluk who, in a celebration mood, decorated the structure with mango leaves

Nitin Gadkari inaugurates India's second longest cable-stayed Sigandur bridge in Karnataka

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Jul 14 (PTI) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday inaugurated India's second-longest cable-stayed Sigandur bridge here.While senior BJP leaders attended the event, none from the state cabinet attended it.According to officials, the bridge constructed across Sharavathi backwaters between Ambaragodlu-Kalasavalli in Sagara taluk of this district has been built at a cost of Rs 472 crore.This …