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During the DISHA meeting, discussions were held regarding the Bikarnakatte–Sanur road project.

Moodbidri MLA Umanath Kotian raised questions about the alignment of the highway near Gurupura.

He questioned whether the highway was diverted through Addur instead of passing directly through Gurupura, which has increased the distance by about 5–6 km.

“The purpose of a highway is to provide a direct and convenient route for the public. But here, the road has been diverted. In other places, buildings, temples, and mosques were cleared for the project—why was it changed here?” he asked.

Nominated member Jayananda Chellyar also raised concerns about the Bikarnakatte–Sanur highway project.

He pointed out that while officials claim 47% of the work is complete, there

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