India, July 15 -- By Bhamy V. Shenoy - Founding Working President, Mysore Grahakara Parishat

Despite several letters and media articles presenting well-reasoned arguments against the proposed KSRTC Sub-Urban bus stand at Bannimantap, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah appears determined to go ahead with the project.

In any functional democracy, a responsible Government would first convene a meeting of experts, urban planners and citizens before committing to such a major infrastructure decision. Sadly, this has not happened.

Now, we the people have one powerful tool left - our voice. In this digital age, even from the comfort of our homes, we can make ourselves heard. Most educated Mysureans have access to e-mail. I urge each one of you to wr...