Forget political differences and focus on Hubballi’s development: Shankranna Munavalli
Shankranna Munavalli, a former chamber of commerce president, has called for non-partisan cooperation to address infrastructure gaps in Hubballi-Dharwad. He highlighted issues such as traffic congestion, poor sanitation, and the need for a long-term urban master plan.
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Urban infrastructure development is a key concern for growing commercial hubs in India, often hindered by political gridlock.
The former president of the Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Shankranna Munavalli, has urged elected representatives to set aside political differences and work together to improve infrastructure and basic amenities in Hubballi-Dharwad.
Mr. Munavalli, who is also chairman of the Sri Gurusiddeshwar Co-operative Bank and former director of the KLE Society, said in a release that Hubballi, being a major commercial and industrial centre in North Karnataka, attracted thousands of people every day but continued to face serious infrastructure gaps.
He pointed to inadequate parking facilities in commercial areas such as Koppikar Road, Durgad Bail, and Dajibanpeth in Hubballi, which, he said, contributed to traffic congestion. The city also needed clean and safe public toilets, particularly for women and visitors from outside the city, he said.
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