Overview

• The Greater Bengaluru Authority posted a ‘Blackspot Removal & Beautification’ video for Malleswaram’s BBMP School Road, crediting a Bengaluru West City Corporation team led by AEE Rekha.
• Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw reshared the clip and said the reclaimed footpath was still “shoddily finished,” urging higher-quality execution.
• Resident comments on social media condemned the workmanship and questioned celebrating routine municipal tasks as achievements.
• A minority of users acknowledged the intent behind the clean-up but said the effort was inadequate and the finishing subpar.
• News reports note that criticism continues online and the GBA has not issued a public response addressing the concerns.