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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s Viral Bengaluru Post Prompts Government Rebuttals and Repair Claims

State leaders point to sanctioned funds and active road works as industry voices demand accountability.

A foreigner's take on Bengaluru's roads has once again highlighted the city's civic challenges. (Representational Image)
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Overview

  • Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw relayed a foreign visitor’s criticism of potholes and garbage near Biocon Park, including an unfavorable comparison with China.
  • Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar said ₹1,100 crore is sanctioned for road repairs, over 10,000 potholes are identified and more than 5,000 have been fixed, with major projects underway.
  • Industries Minister M. B. Patil called the post “not in good taste,” and IT Minister Priyank Kharge questioned which parts of the city were seen, later arguing Karnataka tolerates such criticism unlike some BJP-ruled states.
  • Shaw urged BBMP accountability for garbage clearance and resurfacing, referenced a “garbage mafia,” and publicly endorsed Shivakumar’s call for a collective, urgent, quality-focused effort.
  • On Wednesday she said the city’s predicament stems from past governments and urged the current administration to act fast, as Labour Minister Santosh Lad asked why she does not also question the Union government.