Karnataka Govt’s Pothole-Free Bengaluru Deadline Ends Today
The deadline set by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for making Bengaluru pothole-free expired today, drawing significant public anger and criticism. The government had established this target in September to address damaged roads across the city's five corporation limits.
Prominent industry figures, including Biocons Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai, have repeatedly voiced concerns over Bengaluru's deteriorating infrastructure.
The urgency for road repairs intensified following a fatal pothole accident on October 24th, which claimed the life of a 26-year-old banker. This incident marked the second such tragedy in less than a month. Heavy rains and water board works have been ci