Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (TP)
Udupi, Mar 24: Former MLA Raghupati Bhat on March 24 afternoon called off his protest (dharna) in front of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) office after officials submitted a single layout permission letter concerning his application for single-layout approval.
Bhat had started the protest earlier on March 23 at 9.30 am, levelling serious allegations against sitting MLA Yashpal Suvarna and UDA commissioner Mahesh, accusing them of deliberately delaying the approval process. He claimed that despite submitting all necessary paperwork, the proposal had been kept pending without valid justification.
The protest drew attention from party workers, local residents, and officials, as Bhat demanded immediate clarification and action from the authorities. He also alleged administrative lapses and raised concerns over transparency in the functioning of the Udupi Urban Development Authority.
Following the protest, Udupi Urban Development Authority commissioner Mahesh met Bhat at the protest site and handed over the relevant legal documents related to the case. After reviewing the documents, Bhat decided to withdraw his protest.