Overview
- Priyank Kharge said heavy traffic reflects rapid expansion, citing over 1.2 crore registered vehicles and strong office space absorption, before clarifying he still expects solutions.
- D. K. Shivakumar compared commute times to London and Delhi and argued Karnataka’s open media amplifies Bengaluru’s road woes.
- Shivakumar alleged a solid-waste contractor network has even filed a PIL, which he says is stalling efforts to clean up the city.
- The government highlighted the Greater Bengaluru Authority’s coordination push, ward reorganisation with 50% seats reserved for women, and plans to take the total to 369 wards.
- Officials pledged to fast-track major mobility projects, including a proposed 104-km Business Corridor, tunnels and elevated corridors, as industry voices and firms like BlackBuck flag commuting concerns.