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Krishna
S.M. Krishna - Ex-Chief Minister

So what does S.M. stand for? His full name is Somanahalli Mallaiah Krishna. In the inaugural session of BangaloreIT.com on Nov 1, 2000 Clarence J. Chandran (ex-COO Nortel Networks) said in his speech that S.M. stands for Simply Marvelous. We agree :-)

In May 2009, SM Krishna was appointed as the External Affairs Minister.

So why was the media gaga about this CM? Simple...

  • Understands the importance of technology
  • Understands the importance of BPO/ITeS
  • Took initiative in encouraging Biotechnology industry.
  • Formed Bangalore Agenda Task Force because he clearly understands that the city can improve only if citizens participate.
  • Finally got the Bangalore international airport project to start.
  • He treats govt as a "business", hence he has used the services of McKinsey & Company, the world's leading consulting firm with a 75-year-old history, to streamline its economy and locate more jobs for its citizens.

However, we have complaints with the CM for not getting the following done

  • Pollution levels are alarming in the state. NOTHING has been done about this. Check out the roads for yourself, majority of the vehicles are emitting thick black smoke.
  • Dealing with any of the sub-registerar's office can be very demotivating. NOTHING gets done without bribing.
  • Traffic police in Bangalore is a joke. They don't have enough powers to punish bad drivers. Cutting yellow lines, jumping red lights is the order of the day.
  • Corruption still exists in government offices.

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Also see

  1. 2009 News
  2. 2008 News
  3. 2007 News
  4. 2006 News
  5. 2005 News
  6. 2004 News
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Vidhana Soudha