Problems are going on across Karnataka as citizens, activists and industry leaders unite to condemn the state government’s mismanagement and alleged corruption, concerning infrastructure in Bengaluru. Despite being one of the fastest-growing cities in India, the state capital continues to grapple with infrastructure that has left roads in dire conditions, disrupted daily life, and exposed a string of allegations against the state administration’s handling of public funds.
Recent downpours have only added to the chaos, with roads across East and North Bengaluru flooding, potholes appearing at an alarming rate, and traffic snarls becoming a daily ordeal for residents. Low-lying areas were submerged, and he city’s poor drainage system failed to handle the rain, sparking widespread criticism and outrage.
Prominent voices such as Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai have openly criticized the Karnataka government’s handling of the situation. Mazumdar-Shaw took to social media to question why the government chose to shift road management to BBMP contractors rather than allow the more efficient Electronic City Township Authority to oversee infrastructure. She accused the BBMP contractors of doing shoddy, subpar work that has directly contributed to the current dismal state of the city’ roads.
Mohandas Pai did not mince words, launching a scathing attack on the state’s leadership. The criticism against the Karnataka government goes beyond just infrastructure. Allegations of widespread corruption have been plaguing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s administration, with accusations of funds being siphoned off from public projects. Despite the government’s claims of transparency, reports have surfaced indicating that contractors often pay kickbacks to officials, leading to inflated project costs and substandard work.
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