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Tejasvi Surya Demands Action on Bengaluru’s Failing Infrastructure After TCS World 10K Injuries

The BJP MP criticized city authorities for unsafe roads and called for constitutional reforms to ensure timely civic elections.

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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya at TCS 10K run which was held in Bengaluru.
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Overview

  • Nearly 40,000 participants, including seniors and wheelchair athletes, faced hazardous conditions during Bengaluru's TCS World 10K due to potholes and broken footpaths.
  • Tejasvi Surya's open letter held Karnataka In-charge Minister DK Shivakumar and BBMP Commissioner Tushar Girinath directly accountable for the city's deteriorating infrastructure.
  • Surya highlighted injuries sustained by runners and wheelchair users, emphasizing the risks posed by neglected urban maintenance.
  • The BJP MP compared Bengaluru unfavorably to Mumbai, citing the city's failure to match global standards for event infrastructure.
  • Surya urged the Centre to amend the Constitution to mandate timely civic elections, linking governance reform to improved urban services.