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🚶 BENGALURU'S FOOTPATHS ARE GETTING THEIR SPACE BACK From July 1–10, the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is running a 'Safe Footpath Campaign' across 1,000 km of road network — clearing encroachments from footpaths in all five city corporations. 📊 WHY THIS MATTERS 30% of every 1,000 road accident deaths...

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Dear Krishna Byre Gowda Sir, Please change the messaging of your communication. The free footpath campaign is not against street vendors but 'encroachers'. This is not rich Vs poor. This is for every common man & family using footpaths on a daily basis. Please act against every institution that is encroaching the footpaths. Private builders are the biggest nuisance. They don't just occupy footpaths but their construction materials overflow from the footpaths onto the road. This is 17th Main Road in HSR. I hope we will see some action here too Bengaluru South City Corporation ಬೆಂ.ದ.ನಗರ ಪಾಲಿಕೆ
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Dear Krishna Byre Gowda Sir, Please change the messaging of your communication. The free footpath campaign is not against street vendors but 'encroachers'. This is not rich Vs poor. This is for every common man & family using footpaths on a daily basis. Please act against every institution that is encroaching the footpaths. Private builders are the biggest nuisance. They don't just occupy footpaths but their construction materials overflow from the footpaths onto the road. This is 17th Main Road in HSR. I hope we will see some action here too Bengaluru South City Corporation ಬೆಂ.ದ.ನಗರ ಪಾಲಿಕೆ

Sudhakar Rao

92,556 views • 2 months ago

Because of such arrogant riders Walking in Bengaluru Feels Like a Death Sentence This scooty rider on Thanisandra Road is not just violating traffic rules; he is openly displaying arrogance and a complete lack of civic sense. Riding on a footpath and then defiantly saying, “I will stand here and I won’t move,” shows how casually some people treat public safety in this city. This is not confidence or bravery it is sheer entitlement and disregard for the lives of others who are actually meant to use that space.A footpath is not an alternative road for impatient riders. It exists for pedestrians children walking to school, elderly citizens, women, and people with disabilities who already struggle to survive on Bengaluru’s hostile roads. When riders occupy footpaths, pedestrians are pushed onto fast-moving traffic, turning every short walk into a gamble with death. This selfish behavior directly contributes to the growing number of pedestrian accidents in the city.Bengaluru’s pedestrian safety crisis is real and terrifying. Every year, more than 200 pedestrians lose their lives, and nearly 28 percent of road accident victims are people on foot. Despite these shocking numbers, illegal riding and parking of two-wheelers on footpaths continues unchecked, especially in areas like Thanisandra. This is not ignorance; it is willful lawlessness, enabled by weak enforcement and a mindset that believes rules apply only to others. People like this rider are not harmless rule-breakers. They are part of the reason walking in Bengaluru has become dangerous. Their convenience comes at the cost of someone else’s safety, yet they show no remorse when confronted. Such behavior reflects a deeper problem where violating the law is normalized and respecting pedestrians is seen as optional.If this attitude continues, Bengaluru will remain a city where pedestrians are treated as obstacles rather than citizens. Authorities must stop tolerating such violations and enforce strict action without excuses. Footpaths are not shortcuts, not parking spaces, and not personal property. They are meant for pedestrians, and reclaiming them is no longer a choice it is a necessity to save lives. #bangalore #bengaluru #thanisandra #foothpathdriving Hebbal Traffic Police Station ACP Traffic Northeast ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru DCP North-Bengaluru. alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilip
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Because of such arrogant riders Walking in Bengaluru Feels Like a Death Sentence This scooty rider on Thanisandra Road is not just violating traffic rules; he is openly displaying arrogance and a complete lack of civic sense. Riding on a footpath and then defiantly saying, “I will stand here and I won’t move,” shows how casually some people treat public safety in this city. This is not confidence or bravery it is sheer entitlement and disregard for the lives of others who are actually meant to use that space.A footpath is not an alternative road for impatient riders. It exists for pedestrians children walking to school, elderly citizens, women, and people with disabilities who already struggle to survive on Bengaluru’s hostile roads. When riders occupy footpaths, pedestrians are pushed onto fast-moving traffic, turning every short walk into a gamble with death. This selfish behavior directly contributes to the growing number of pedestrian accidents in the city.Bengaluru’s pedestrian safety crisis is real and terrifying. Every year, more than 200 pedestrians lose their lives, and nearly 28 percent of road accident victims are people on foot. Despite these shocking numbers, illegal riding and parking of two-wheelers on footpaths continues unchecked, especially in areas like Thanisandra. This is not ignorance; it is willful lawlessness, enabled by weak enforcement and a mindset that believes rules apply only to others. People like this rider are not harmless rule-breakers. They are part of the reason walking in Bengaluru has become dangerous. Their convenience comes at the cost of someone else’s safety, yet they show no remorse when confronted. Such behavior reflects a deeper problem where violating the law is normalized and respecting pedestrians is seen as optional.If this attitude continues, Bengaluru will remain a city where pedestrians are treated as obstacles rather than citizens. Authorities must stop tolerating such violations and enforce strict action without excuses. Footpaths are not shortcuts, not parking spaces, and not personal property. They are meant for pedestrians, and reclaiming them is no longer a choice it is a necessity to save lives. #bangalore #bengaluru #thanisandra #foothpathdriving Hebbal Traffic Police Station ACP Traffic Northeast ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru DCP North-Bengaluru. alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilip

Karnataka Portfolio

112,205 views • 8 months ago

🚨 Krishna Byre Gowda Sir, this is exactly the kind of spot your debris-clearance campaign should reach next.🎯 Sir, your recent campaign on garbage & debris clearance has given hope that long-neglected pedestrian issues will finally get attention. Here's one that urgently needs intervention before it turns into an accident. 📍 Kodathi, Sarjapur Road (near Wipro) Debris occupies the pedestrian space, forcing residents, IT minds, Schoolchildren and office-goers onto the carriageway. There is no usable footpath, only a daily safety risk. This isn't just a cleanliness issue-it's a pedestrian safety emergency waiting to become tomorrow's accident headline. Greater Bengaluru Authority Maheshwar Rao.M, IAS INTEGRATED COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTRE Bengaluru East City Corporation RK Misra P C Mohan CM of Karnataka please treat this as a priority. Clear the debris, restore the footpath, and make this stretch safe before someone pays the price for this apathy. Mohandas Pai Wipro Pratik Kumar ChristinMathewPhilip VoiceofSarjapura Citizens Movement, East Bengaluru SaveBellandur(ಬೆಳ್ಳಂದೂರು ಉಳಿಸಿ) Office of the OSD to CM Karnataka ನಮ್ಮ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Namma Bengaluru TOI Bengaluru Republic #FixSarjapurRoad #PedestrianSafety #Kodathi #NammaBengaluru #ClearTheDebris
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🚨 Krishna Byre Gowda Sir, this is exactly the kind of spot your debris-clearance campaign should reach next.🎯 Sir, your recent campaign on garbage & debris clearance has given hope that long-neglected pedestrian issues will finally get attention. Here's one that urgently needs intervention before it turns into an accident. 📍 Kodathi, Sarjapur Road (near Wipro) Debris occupies the pedestrian space, forcing residents, IT minds, Schoolchildren and office-goers onto the carriageway. There is no usable footpath, only a daily safety risk. This isn't just a cleanliness issue-it's a pedestrian safety emergency waiting to become tomorrow's accident headline. Greater Bengaluru Authority Maheshwar Rao.M, IAS INTEGRATED COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTRE Bengaluru East City Corporation RK Misra P C Mohan CM of Karnataka please treat this as a priority. Clear the debris, restore the footpath, and make this stretch safe before someone pays the price for this apathy. Mohandas Pai Wipro Pratik Kumar ChristinMathewPhilip VoiceofSarjapura Citizens Movement, East Bengaluru SaveBellandur(ಬೆಳ್ಳಂದೂರು ಉಳಿಸಿ) Office of the OSD to CM Karnataka ನಮ್ಮ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Namma Bengaluru TOI Bengaluru Republic #FixSarjapurRoad #PedestrianSafety #Kodathi #NammaBengaluru #ClearTheDebris

Pulse of the People

16,066 views • 13 days ago

One Man’s Patience vs Another’s Recklessness: A Tale From Bengaluru Roads Driving on the footpath and colliding with a car, yet the car owner remains completely calm this says a lot about character. While many people would immediately lose their temper in such a situation, this car driver handled it with remarkable patience and maturity. Even though the two-wheeler rider was clearly at fault for riding on the footpath and causing the accident, the car owner did not react with anger or aggression. Instead, he chose to stay composed and even offered help to the rider. That level of self-control and empathy is truly admirable and reflects a responsible and thoughtful individual. On the other hand, the behavior of the two-wheeler rider is quite concerning. Riding on the footpath is not only illegal but also extremely dangerous. Footpaths are meant for pedestrians, not vehicles. By choosing to ride there, the rider put not only his own life at risk but also endangered innocent pedestrians who rely on that space for safety. This kind of impatience and disregard for rules is unfortunately becoming very common on Bengaluru roads. Many two-wheeler riders seem to lack basic road discipline and patience, often taking shortcuts that compromise safety. Such reckless behavior highlights a larger issue an absence of civic sense and respect for traffic rules. If everyone starts using footpaths as an extension of the road, it defeats their very purpose and creates chaos. In contrast, the calm and understanding reaction of the car owner sets a powerful example of how people should behave in stressful situations. Instead of escalating the conflict, he chose humanity and responsibility, which is something more people should learn from. Overall, this incident clearly shows the difference between reckless impatience and composed responsibility. #bangalore #bengaluru #rashdriving ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice @bltwt_ CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilip
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One Man’s Patience vs Another’s Recklessness: A Tale From Bengaluru Roads Driving on the footpath and colliding with a car, yet the car owner remains completely calm this says a lot about character. While many people would immediately lose their temper in such a situation, this car driver handled it with remarkable patience and maturity. Even though the two-wheeler rider was clearly at fault for riding on the footpath and causing the accident, the car owner did not react with anger or aggression. Instead, he chose to stay composed and even offered help to the rider. That level of self-control and empathy is truly admirable and reflects a responsible and thoughtful individual. On the other hand, the behavior of the two-wheeler rider is quite concerning. Riding on the footpath is not only illegal but also extremely dangerous. Footpaths are meant for pedestrians, not vehicles. By choosing to ride there, the rider put not only his own life at risk but also endangered innocent pedestrians who rely on that space for safety. This kind of impatience and disregard for rules is unfortunately becoming very common on Bengaluru roads. Many two-wheeler riders seem to lack basic road discipline and patience, often taking shortcuts that compromise safety. Such reckless behavior highlights a larger issue an absence of civic sense and respect for traffic rules. If everyone starts using footpaths as an extension of the road, it defeats their very purpose and creates chaos. In contrast, the calm and understanding reaction of the car owner sets a powerful example of how people should behave in stressful situations. Instead of escalating the conflict, he chose humanity and responsibility, which is something more people should learn from. Overall, this incident clearly shows the difference between reckless impatience and composed responsibility. #bangalore #bengaluru #rashdriving ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice @bltwt_ CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilip

Karnataka Portfolio

232,378 views • 5 months ago

Dear Krishna Byre Gowda Sir, You would have seen the kind of positive response your 'free footpath' campaign has received. It has brought a new hope among Bangaloreans. Let this not be just a one day drive but a sustainable effort to keep our footpaths strictly for pedestrians. I would also urge you to explore pedestrian friendly streets wherever you are building new roads in the city. We have already done this with St Marks Road. We need many more. Also, every constituency must have a dedicated walkable street on the lines of Church Street. This will mean real quality change on the ground beyond headlines. Developed nations have created public spaces for their citizens, Bangalore a world-class city with educated leaders like you at helm too can achieve this
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Dear Krishna Byre Gowda Sir, You would have seen the kind of positive response your 'free footpath' campaign has received. It has brought a new hope among Bangaloreans. Let this not be just a one day drive but a sustainable effort to keep our footpaths strictly for pedestrians. I would also urge you to explore pedestrian friendly streets wherever you are building new roads in the city. We have already done this with St Marks Road. We need many more. Also, every constituency must have a dedicated walkable street on the lines of Church Street. This will mean real quality change on the ground beyond headlines. Developed nations have created public spaces for their citizens, Bangalore a world-class city with educated leaders like you at helm too can achieve this

Sudhakar Rao

50,569 views • 2 months ago

RESCUE PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS How will we tell our kids that this was designed and actually used to be a Pedestrian Walkway on Jinja Road before it was hijacked by Boda Bodas?!!! Oba how do we explain to anyone that at 17’ and 41’ those people in Uganda Police Force rain jackets are actually Traffic officers charged with enforcing law and order on the roads? In Kampala, walking is the only means of transportation for more than 45% of the population. Pedestrians are some of the most affected by road crashes. Dear Sharifah Buzeki and your team Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) when will this madness STOP and we secure pedestrian walkways? Safe Roads Save Lives
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RESCUE PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS How will we tell our kids that this was designed and actually used to be a Pedestrian Walkway on Jinja Road before it was hijacked by Boda Bodas?!!! Oba how do we explain to anyone that at 17’ and 41’ those people in Uganda Police Force rain jackets are actually Traffic officers charged with enforcing law and order on the roads? In Kampala, walking is the only means of transportation for more than 45% of the population. Pedestrians are some of the most affected by road crashes. Dear Sharifah Buzeki and your team Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) when will this madness STOP and we secure pedestrian walkways? Safe Roads Save Lives

Joseph Beyanga Joe Walker

39,484 views • 1 year ago

Bengaluru’s Deadly Wires war zone Negligence That Could Kill You Anytime The horrifying incident yesterday on the Inner Ring Road (IRR), where a scooter rider got entangled in a hanging cable, is a serious reminder of the dangers lurking on our streets. Sadly, this is not an isolated case such incidents are becoming increasingly common across Bengaluru. A tangled web of loose, abandoned, and unidentified wires hangs dangerously over roads and footpaths, posing constant risks of accidents and even electrocution. Every day, commuters are forced to navigate these hazards, putting their lives at risk due to sheer negligence. The lack of accountability from authorities is deeply concerning. Despite repeated incidents, there has been no serious effort to fix the problem. Poor coordination between civic bodies and service providers has turned public infrastructure into a threat rather than a support system. It is unacceptable that a global city like Bengaluru, known for innovation and progress, continues to struggle with such basic safety issues. Along with illegal flex boards and poorly managed utilities, these hanging cables are making roads more dangerous day by day.Many accidents have already occurred due to this issue, and unless immediate action is taken, more lives will be at risk. Authorities must act now identify and remove unused cables, enforce strict regulations, and ensure proper maintenance. Bengaluru deserves safer roads. Negligence cannot continue at the cost of human lives. #bangalore #bengaluru #accident #irr Maheshwar Rao.M, IAS Greater Bengaluru Authority INTEGRATED COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTRE ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilip
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Bengaluru’s Deadly Wires war zone Negligence That Could Kill You Anytime The horrifying incident yesterday on the Inner Ring Road (IRR), where a scooter rider got entangled in a hanging cable, is a serious reminder of the dangers lurking on our streets. Sadly, this is not an isolated case such incidents are becoming increasingly common across Bengaluru. A tangled web of loose, abandoned, and unidentified wires hangs dangerously over roads and footpaths, posing constant risks of accidents and even electrocution. Every day, commuters are forced to navigate these hazards, putting their lives at risk due to sheer negligence. The lack of accountability from authorities is deeply concerning. Despite repeated incidents, there has been no serious effort to fix the problem. Poor coordination between civic bodies and service providers has turned public infrastructure into a threat rather than a support system. It is unacceptable that a global city like Bengaluru, known for innovation and progress, continues to struggle with such basic safety issues. Along with illegal flex boards and poorly managed utilities, these hanging cables are making roads more dangerous day by day.Many accidents have already occurred due to this issue, and unless immediate action is taken, more lives will be at risk. Authorities must act now identify and remove unused cables, enforce strict regulations, and ensure proper maintenance. Bengaluru deserves safer roads. Negligence cannot continue at the cost of human lives. #bangalore #bengaluru #accident #irr Maheshwar Rao.M, IAS Greater Bengaluru Authority INTEGRATED COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTRE ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilip

Karnataka Portfolio

29,414 views • 5 months ago

Bengaluru's Biggest Monsoon Tradition: Flooded Roads and Empty Promises This is Bengaluru. Looking at these visuals, one would think it is a swimming pool, not one of the city's major roads. The irony is that despite endless claims of development, smart infrastructure, and rapid urban growth, the same roads turn into waterlogged stretches every single time it rains. Just look at the water level. Vehicles are struggling to move, commuters are stranded, and residents are forced to wade through flooded roads. This is not an isolated incident or a one-time problem. It has become a recurring story across Bengaluru whenever there is moderate or heavy rainfall. The bigger question is: where are taxpayers' hard-earned money and infrastructure funds going? Citizens pay road tax, property tax, and numerous other charges with the expectation of basic civic amenities. Yet year after year, the city continues to witness the same drainage failures, poor road planning, and lack of accountability.Authorities issue promises after every monsoon, conduct inspections, and announce new projects, but the ground reality remains unchanged. If Bengaluru is truly India's technology capital, why are its residents still battling flooded roads every rainy season? Development cannot be measured by announcements and advertisements alone it must be reflected in the quality of infrastructure that citizens use every day.Until authorities fix the root causes of poor drainage, unplanned construction, and inadequate road infrastructure, Bengaluru's roads will continue to resemble swimming pools rather than the modern urban network that residents deserve. #bangalore #bengaluru #varthur #whitefield #sarjapur #bengalururains Maheshwar Rao.M, IAS Greater Bengaluru Authority BBMP_SWM Cell bbmpcommissioner ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilip
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Bengaluru's Biggest Monsoon Tradition: Flooded Roads and Empty Promises This is Bengaluru. Looking at these visuals, one would think it is a swimming pool, not one of the city's major roads. The irony is that despite endless claims of development, smart infrastructure, and rapid urban growth, the same roads turn into waterlogged stretches every single time it rains. Just look at the water level. Vehicles are struggling to move, commuters are stranded, and residents are forced to wade through flooded roads. This is not an isolated incident or a one-time problem. It has become a recurring story across Bengaluru whenever there is moderate or heavy rainfall. The bigger question is: where are taxpayers' hard-earned money and infrastructure funds going? Citizens pay road tax, property tax, and numerous other charges with the expectation of basic civic amenities. Yet year after year, the city continues to witness the same drainage failures, poor road planning, and lack of accountability.Authorities issue promises after every monsoon, conduct inspections, and announce new projects, but the ground reality remains unchanged. If Bengaluru is truly India's technology capital, why are its residents still battling flooded roads every rainy season? Development cannot be measured by announcements and advertisements alone it must be reflected in the quality of infrastructure that citizens use every day.Until authorities fix the root causes of poor drainage, unplanned construction, and inadequate road infrastructure, Bengaluru's roads will continue to resemble swimming pools rather than the modern urban network that residents deserve. #bangalore #bengaluru #varthur #whitefield #sarjapur #bengalururains Maheshwar Rao.M, IAS Greater Bengaluru Authority BBMP_SWM Cell bbmpcommissioner ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilip

Karnataka Portfolio

24,510 views • 2 months ago

This two-minute video captures the reality of #Bengaluru beyond headlines or political narratives of being India’s IT capital. No footpaths. Footpaths taken over by garbage. Abandoned vehicles. Sewage on the streets. Broken roads. Oversized political posters choking already congested roads. The entire area stinks of urine and shit This isn’t a one-off stretch. This is near Banashankari bus stand, a route I take every single evening with my 10-year-old daughter. We proudly call Bengaluru cosmopolitan and people-friendly. But will those words hold meaning for the next generation if this is the reality they grow up seeing? She recently asked me, “Isn’t there a better place in India to move to?” I didn’t have an answer. DK Shivakumar this is not about perception anymore. It’s about lived reality. It makes me cry to see what our city is going through. When will it shake you up?! Maheshwar Rao.M, IAS Greater Bengaluru Authority Mohandas Pai Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw bhatnaturally  🇮🇳 Venkatesh Alla Kishor Bhat Kiran Aradhya We Are #Bangaluru
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This two-minute video captures the reality of #Bengaluru beyond headlines or political narratives of being India’s IT capital. No footpaths. Footpaths taken over by garbage. Abandoned vehicles. Sewage on the streets. Broken roads. Oversized political posters choking already congested roads. The entire area stinks of urine and shit This isn’t a one-off stretch. This is near Banashankari bus stand, a route I take every single evening with my 10-year-old daughter. We proudly call Bengaluru cosmopolitan and people-friendly. But will those words hold meaning for the next generation if this is the reality they grow up seeing? She recently asked me, “Isn’t there a better place in India to move to?” I didn’t have an answer. DK Shivakumar this is not about perception anymore. It’s about lived reality. It makes me cry to see what our city is going through. When will it shake you up?! Maheshwar Rao.M, IAS Greater Bengaluru Authority Mohandas Pai Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw bhatnaturally  🇮🇳 Venkatesh Alla Kishor Bhat Kiran Aradhya We Are #Bangaluru

Sudhakar Rao

37,872 views • 4 months ago

Bengaluru is being strangled by a corrupt government that refuses to govern. The traffic crisis is worsening by the day, and the core reason is staring us in the face: the explosion of private vehicles. But instead of addressing this, the state government is fuelling it. Instead of building mass public transport, it has launched a war against it. At a time when every rupee of public money should be invested in making public transport more available, more affordable and more reliable, this government has done the opposite. It is punishing those who rely on public transport and actively incentivising more car and two-wheeler ownership. The state wants to spend ₹1 lakh crore to build 100 kilometres of new flyovers and 18 kilometres of tunnel roads - a gift wrapped package for the politician-contractor lobby. But here’s the punchline: more than 20 flyovers have been pending for close to eight years, lying incomplete across the city. Before even completing what it has already failed, the government wants to throw billions more at the same failure. This isn’t infrastructure building. This is an addiction to kickback-paying contracts. The ₹18,000 crore tunnel road is the peak of this madness — a vanity project that benefits only private cars while being a death sentence for the city’s public transport system. It will not serve the pedestrian, the cyclist, the commuter - it will serve only the cars, the SUVs. It won’t serve the common guy who uses the BMTC or the metro. While the government wants to build more roads, it is killing last mile connectivity. Carpooling, bike-sharing, and auto-sharing remain unsupported. It refuses to allow private players to run buses alongside BMTC, despite the overwhelming demand. Metro fares are being hiked unscientifically, pushing people away from mass transit instead of into it. Meanwhile, ridership in Metro is weakening. And the result? The roads are flooded with cars. A recent study by Bengaluru Traffic Police on Outer Ring Road found a 20% increase in vehicle numbers in just one year, resulting in a 125% increase in congestion. This is not sustainable. This will lead to a total collapse of the city. Every delay in Metro completion brings more cars onto the streets. Every step taken to weaken the bus system brings more two-wheelers into the chaos. Bengaluru already has more private vehicles than people. No other global city in our population bracket has done this because no other city has such a suicidal mobility policy. Let’s be clear: this government’s mobility policy is not citizen-centric. It is contractor-centric. It is not about moving people - it is about moving cars. This is a government in the grip of a politician-bureaucrat-contractor nexus, that would rather pour concrete than build a city that works. And who is paying the price? The nurse who takes the bus. The student who walks to the Metro. The delivery rider stuck in traffic. The poor and middle class of Bengaluru, who don’t own cars, but are cross-subsidising roads that are built exclusively for car owners. This is not just poor governance. It is structural injustice. This assault on Bengaluru must stop. Every rupee of public money must be redirected to public transport. That is the only globally proven solution to decongestion and cities with denser populations than ours have done it. What’s missing here is not technology or funds. What’s missing is political will. And that will won’t come from those in power. It must come from the people of Bengaluru. From those who are stuck in traffic and fed up of being lied to. From those who are tired of vanity projects and demand real mobility solutions. From a new generation of leadership that fights for commuters, not contractors. Bengaluru is choking. We can either demand change - or let this city be buried under its own traffic. Let’s tell loud and clear - Public Transport is our Fundamental Right. We need our government to provide it. My remarks at the World Symposium on Sustainability & Livability hosted by IISc Bangalore.
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Bengaluru is being strangled by a corrupt government that refuses to govern. The traffic crisis is worsening by the day, and the core reason is staring us in the face: the explosion of private vehicles. But instead of addressing this, the state government is fuelling it. Instead of building mass public transport, it has launched a war against it. At a time when every rupee of public money should be invested in making public transport more available, more affordable and more reliable, this government has done the opposite. It is punishing those who rely on public transport and actively incentivising more car and two-wheeler ownership. The state wants to spend ₹1 lakh crore to build 100 kilometres of new flyovers and 18 kilometres of tunnel roads - a gift wrapped package for the politician-contractor lobby. But here’s the punchline: more than 20 flyovers have been pending for close to eight years, lying incomplete across the city. Before even completing what it has already failed, the government wants to throw billions more at the same failure. This isn’t infrastructure building. This is an addiction to kickback-paying contracts. The ₹18,000 crore tunnel road is the peak of this madness — a vanity project that benefits only private cars while being a death sentence for the city’s public transport system. It will not serve the pedestrian, the cyclist, the commuter - it will serve only the cars, the SUVs. It won’t serve the common guy who uses the BMTC or the metro. While the government wants to build more roads, it is killing last mile connectivity. Carpooling, bike-sharing, and auto-sharing remain unsupported. It refuses to allow private players to run buses alongside BMTC, despite the overwhelming demand. Metro fares are being hiked unscientifically, pushing people away from mass transit instead of into it. Meanwhile, ridership in Metro is weakening. And the result? The roads are flooded with cars. A recent study by Bengaluru Traffic Police on Outer Ring Road found a 20% increase in vehicle numbers in just one year, resulting in a 125% increase in congestion. This is not sustainable. This will lead to a total collapse of the city. Every delay in Metro completion brings more cars onto the streets. Every step taken to weaken the bus system brings more two-wheelers into the chaos. Bengaluru already has more private vehicles than people. No other global city in our population bracket has done this because no other city has such a suicidal mobility policy. Let’s be clear: this government’s mobility policy is not citizen-centric. It is contractor-centric. It is not about moving people - it is about moving cars. This is a government in the grip of a politician-bureaucrat-contractor nexus, that would rather pour concrete than build a city that works. And who is paying the price? The nurse who takes the bus. The student who walks to the Metro. The delivery rider stuck in traffic. The poor and middle class of Bengaluru, who don’t own cars, but are cross-subsidising roads that are built exclusively for car owners. This is not just poor governance. It is structural injustice. This assault on Bengaluru must stop. Every rupee of public money must be redirected to public transport. That is the only globally proven solution to decongestion and cities with denser populations than ours have done it. What’s missing here is not technology or funds. What’s missing is political will. And that will won’t come from those in power. It must come from the people of Bengaluru. From those who are stuck in traffic and fed up of being lied to. From those who are tired of vanity projects and demand real mobility solutions. From a new generation of leadership that fights for commuters, not contractors. Bengaluru is choking. We can either demand change - or let this city be buried under its own traffic. Let’s tell loud and clear - Public Transport is our Fundamental Right. We need our government to provide it. My remarks at the World Symposium on Sustainability & Livability hosted by IISc Bangalore.

Tejasvi Surya

83,791 views • 1 year ago

Insecurity. HERE ARE THE RED FLAGS TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY IMPERSONATORS, KIDNAPPERS, CRIMINALS, TERRORISTS ON MILITARY OR PARAMILITARY UNIFORMS WHEN DRIVING OR TRAVELING THROUGH THE HIGHWAYS IN NIGERIA. VISIBILITY AND STATIONED VEHICLES. When driving and you suddenly sight men in uniform and guns, either soldiers in Army camouflage, police, or paramilitary uniforms standing on the express in an isolated area, slow down from afar and scan the area for proper visibility. If the road is a two lane express, ensure both sides of the road where the uniform men are standing are not covered with bush. If the both sides of the road is covered with thick and over grown grass, please it is a red flag. Before soldiers, police, civil defence, immigration or customs set up checkpoints or road blocks in the middle of nowhere, they will properly clear the bushes on one side, or on both sides of the road where they intend to mount their road block. They will build makeshift shades or seats. They may build makeshift shelter and create a proper space for vehicles to park. At a certain distance, the road block will be very visible to you as a motorists. HERE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT POINT. If you see such road blocks, please check both sides of the road if there is a stationed vehicle of the officers. For such an isolated roadblock there must be a well branded vehicle of the organisation parked by the side of the road for easy identification, confidence, and protection assurance. If the men who blocked the road are on Army camouflage, you will see a well branded Army Hilux parked by the side of the road. If they are on police uniform, you will see a well branded police vehicle parked by the side of the road. If they are on customs, immigration or civil defence uniform, you will see their branded vehicles parked by the side of the road. The vehicle is for proper identification and protection assurance. Please note: on such isolated road blocks or checkpoint, they will never use unbranded vehicles, unmarked vehicles, or private cars. If you don't see a branded vehicle of the force parked by one side of the road when you sight such road blocks from a distance, it a big red flag. If such road block is not very visible from a distance, it's also a big red flag. HOW THE OFFICERS ARE KITTED UP. Check how the uniform men on the road are dressed from up to down. If they are on a legitimate stop and search or road block, they will dress properly from head to toe. They will Put on their uniforms properly, with boots. They will put on their caps and will properly shave their beards as officers. No overgrown hair, no dreadlocks, no long beards. If you see them on pam slippers, snickers, or rubber shoe, it is a very big red flag. HOW THEIR GUNS ARE POSITIONED OR DISPLAYED. If they are on legitimate road block, or on a stop and search, they will never point their guns on oncoming vehicles. Their guns will either be hanged on their back, or seen pointing to the ground. In this video, you will see that they are not properly kitted up. They are putting on pam slippers, and mounting road block. (RED FLAG) You will not see a branded vehicle of the Army parked on any side of the road. (RED FLAG) You can clearly see some of them pointing their guns towards oncoming vehicles. Ready to shoot. (RED FLAG) Please don't be deceived by their uniform. They are bandits and terrorists using the Nigerian military camouflage to disguise. Retweet to save a life.
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Insecurity. HERE ARE THE RED FLAGS TO HELP YOU IDENTIFY IMPERSONATORS, KIDNAPPERS, CRIMINALS, TERRORISTS ON MILITARY OR PARAMILITARY UNIFORMS WHEN DRIVING OR TRAVELING THROUGH THE HIGHWAYS IN NIGERIA. VISIBILITY AND STATIONED VEHICLES. When driving and you suddenly sight men in uniform and guns, either soldiers in Army camouflage, police, or paramilitary uniforms standing on the express in an isolated area, slow down from afar and scan the area for proper visibility. If the road is a two lane express, ensure both sides of the road where the uniform men are standing are not covered with bush. If the both sides of the road is covered with thick and over grown grass, please it is a red flag. Before soldiers, police, civil defence, immigration or customs set up checkpoints or road blocks in the middle of nowhere, they will properly clear the bushes on one side, or on both sides of the road where they intend to mount their road block. They will build makeshift shades or seats. They may build makeshift shelter and create a proper space for vehicles to park. At a certain distance, the road block will be very visible to you as a motorists. HERE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT POINT. If you see such road blocks, please check both sides of the road if there is a stationed vehicle of the officers. For such an isolated roadblock there must be a well branded vehicle of the organisation parked by the side of the road for easy identification, confidence, and protection assurance. If the men who blocked the road are on Army camouflage, you will see a well branded Army Hilux parked by the side of the road. If they are on police uniform, you will see a well branded police vehicle parked by the side of the road. If they are on customs, immigration or civil defence uniform, you will see their branded vehicles parked by the side of the road. The vehicle is for proper identification and protection assurance. Please note: on such isolated road blocks or checkpoint, they will never use unbranded vehicles, unmarked vehicles, or private cars. If you don't see a branded vehicle of the force parked by one side of the road when you sight such road blocks from a distance, it a big red flag. If such road block is not very visible from a distance, it's also a big red flag. HOW THE OFFICERS ARE KITTED UP. Check how the uniform men on the road are dressed from up to down. If they are on a legitimate stop and search or road block, they will dress properly from head to toe. They will Put on their uniforms properly, with boots. They will put on their caps and will properly shave their beards as officers. No overgrown hair, no dreadlocks, no long beards. If you see them on pam slippers, snickers, or rubber shoe, it is a very big red flag. HOW THEIR GUNS ARE POSITIONED OR DISPLAYED. If they are on legitimate road block, or on a stop and search, they will never point their guns on oncoming vehicles. Their guns will either be hanged on their back, or seen pointing to the ground. In this video, you will see that they are not properly kitted up. They are putting on pam slippers, and mounting road block. (RED FLAG) You will not see a branded vehicle of the Army parked on any side of the road. (RED FLAG) You can clearly see some of them pointing their guns towards oncoming vehicles. Ready to shoot. (RED FLAG) Please don't be deceived by their uniform. They are bandits and terrorists using the Nigerian military camouflage to disguise. Retweet to save a life.

PIDOMNIGERIA

33,582 views • 2 months ago

Day 17 of tracking my formally registered footpath complaint. I didn't want to post this video. I have been sitting on it for more than two weeks. The whole point of filing the complaint formally was to go about this process via the official channels that have been built for this exact purpose. My assumption was that BBMP Sahaaya was built for the convenience of the people of Bengaluru. But the last 17 days have revealed to me that it isn't working as intended. Countless people have replied to my posts saying, "I filed a complaint on the app and it was closed without explanation and without action taken." Stuff like potholes. Broken footpaths. Encroached pedestrian infra. Burning of trash. Piles of litter. Maybe some of these get resolved. I have not seen the statistics. Maybe the city is up to its neck in grievances and simply doesn't have the manpower to tackle them all. I love India. And I know that videos like this one do not paint the country in a positive light. But I also think it's important to recognise areas that could benefit from improvement. If they aren't highlighted continuously, it signals that everyone is ok with this reality. It signals that this is fine, that it's normal. And it isn't. This is not normal, nor is it ok. This is an apocalyptic level of deterioration. This broken infrastructure is a total embarrassment, not just for Bengaluru or Karnataka, but for India. And this didn't happen yesterday. This footpath broke a long time ago. It has been sitting like this for months. This is just one example of hundreds of thousands of spots like this. India has so much potential. But it's being held back. Its growth is being stunted by inaction and sluggish responses to issues like these. India is being held back by apathy. Honestly, my hope was that I'd be able to use the footage in this video for a before/after video, showing the improvement the city made when they came in to fix the footpath after receiving my complaint. I really wanted this to be a positive story! And I still intend for it to be, it's just taking way longer than expected... As many of you know, on Day 15 the case was closed with a very unsatisfactory fix. I feel that the bare minimum was done. Just enough work to be able to close the case. But nowhere near enough work to actually make the footpath walkable for pedestrians, especially people who are differently-abled, elderly, or parents pushing strollers. I am still optimistic that this will be resolved. I will keep highlighting the status of the grievance each day until it's fixed.
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Day 17 of tracking my formally registered footpath complaint. I didn't want to post this video. I have been sitting on it for more than two weeks. The whole point of filing the complaint formally was to go about this process via the official channels that have been built for this exact purpose. My assumption was that BBMP Sahaaya was built for the convenience of the people of Bengaluru. But the last 17 days have revealed to me that it isn't working as intended. Countless people have replied to my posts saying, "I filed a complaint on the app and it was closed without explanation and without action taken." Stuff like potholes. Broken footpaths. Encroached pedestrian infra. Burning of trash. Piles of litter. Maybe some of these get resolved. I have not seen the statistics. Maybe the city is up to its neck in grievances and simply doesn't have the manpower to tackle them all. I love India. And I know that videos like this one do not paint the country in a positive light. But I also think it's important to recognise areas that could benefit from improvement. If they aren't highlighted continuously, it signals that everyone is ok with this reality. It signals that this is fine, that it's normal. And it isn't. This is not normal, nor is it ok. This is an apocalyptic level of deterioration. This broken infrastructure is a total embarrassment, not just for Bengaluru or Karnataka, but for India. And this didn't happen yesterday. This footpath broke a long time ago. It has been sitting like this for months. This is just one example of hundreds of thousands of spots like this. India has so much potential. But it's being held back. Its growth is being stunted by inaction and sluggish responses to issues like these. India is being held back by apathy. Honestly, my hope was that I'd be able to use the footage in this video for a before/after video, showing the improvement the city made when they came in to fix the footpath after receiving my complaint. I really wanted this to be a positive story! And I still intend for it to be, it's just taking way longer than expected... As many of you know, on Day 15 the case was closed with a very unsatisfactory fix. I feel that the bare minimum was done. Just enough work to be able to close the case. But nowhere near enough work to actually make the footpath walkable for pedestrians, especially people who are differently-abled, elderly, or parents pushing strollers. I am still optimistic that this will be resolved. I will keep highlighting the status of the grievance each day until it's fixed.

Caleb

46,372 views • 6 months ago

We cannot allow a few individuals in Eastleigh to conduct business in the wrong places at the expense of public order and safety. At the moment, accessing a shop or doing business in Eastleigh is a nightmare anyone driving into the area can take not less than five hours due to the congestion. This is unacceptable. Hawkers are now operating on the actual road, blocking access to the extent that residents cannot even receive emergency services- ambulances and fire engines are unable to reach patients or respond to emergencies along Jam Street because of hawkers and private cars obstructing the way. On top of this, garbage has been carelessly dumped into stormwater drainage systems, making our work even more difficult and worsening the health risks in the area. Today, I issued notices directing all those operating on the actual road to vacate immediately, failure to which strict enforcement action will follow. Shop owners who have extended their products onto road reserves will also face consequences, as this interferes with the free movement of people. Today, I issued notices directing all those operating on road reserves to vacate immediately, failure to which strict enforcement action will follow. Notices were also issued to those engaged in illegal dumping and to individuals who have constructed houses blocking drainage systems. Shop owners who have extended their products onto road reserves will likewise face consequences, as this interferes with the free movement of people. A time has come when we must make some unpopular decisions to achieve the desired results. I am going to camp in Eastleigh to ensure compliance and will not hesitate to arrest both landlords and business operators involved in illegal dumping, despite having previously been served with notices to stop. Order must be restored in Eastleigh.
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We cannot allow a few individuals in Eastleigh to conduct business in the wrong places at the expense of public order and safety. At the moment, accessing a shop or doing business in Eastleigh is a nightmare anyone driving into the area can take not less than five hours due to the congestion. This is unacceptable. Hawkers are now operating on the actual road, blocking access to the extent that residents cannot even receive emergency services- ambulances and fire engines are unable to reach patients or respond to emergencies along Jam Street because of hawkers and private cars obstructing the way. On top of this, garbage has been carelessly dumped into stormwater drainage systems, making our work even more difficult and worsening the health risks in the area. Today, I issued notices directing all those operating on the actual road to vacate immediately, failure to which strict enforcement action will follow. Shop owners who have extended their products onto road reserves will also face consequences, as this interferes with the free movement of people. Today, I issued notices directing all those operating on road reserves to vacate immediately, failure to which strict enforcement action will follow. Notices were also issued to those engaged in illegal dumping and to individuals who have constructed houses blocking drainage systems. Shop owners who have extended their products onto road reserves will likewise face consequences, as this interferes with the free movement of people. A time has come when we must make some unpopular decisions to achieve the desired results. I am going to camp in Eastleigh to ensure compliance and will not hesitate to arrest both landlords and business operators involved in illegal dumping, despite having previously been served with notices to stop. Order must be restored in Eastleigh.

Geoffrey Mosiria

50,885 views • 1 year ago

Drunk, Abusive & Above The Law?” Bengaluru Road Rage Incident Sparks Outrage After Woman Rider Allegedly Threatens Family On 8th Mile Road A disturbing case of alleged road rage and reckless behaviour has been reported from 8th Mile Road, Bengaluru. A citizen stated that yesterday, while her friend and family were returning from their hometown to Bengaluru, they witnessed a shocking incident involving a rider of vehicle number KA-06-HP-1149. According to the complaint, the girl riding the vehicle was allegedly not wearing a helmet, violating basic traffic rules, and behaving aggressively on the road. The complainant further alleged that she used extremely abusive language towards them in public, creating panic and discomfort among other commuters. 🚨 Locals in the area reportedly claimed that the rider appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. If true, drunk driving combined with rash and aggressive behaviour is not just irresponsible it is a serious threat to public safety. Bengaluru roads are already witnessing increasing cases of road rage, reckless riding, signal jumping, and dangerous driving, putting innocent lives at risk every single day. Traffic rules are meant for everyone equally, regardless of gender, background, or influence. No one should feel entitled to break the law, abuse citizens, or create chaos on public roads. Wearing a helmet, following traffic rules, and behaving responsibly are the minimum duties of every road user. Such aggressive behaviour on busy roads can easily lead to accidents, injuries, or even loss of life. Road rage incidents are becoming alarmingly common in Bengaluru, and strict action is necessary to send a strong message that irresponsible and abusive behaviour on public roads will not be tolerated. Civic sense, discipline, and respect for fellow commuters are essential to make roads safer for everyone. #bangalore #bengaluru #roadrage #fight ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilip
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Drunk, Abusive & Above The Law?” Bengaluru Road Rage Incident Sparks Outrage After Woman Rider Allegedly Threatens Family On 8th Mile Road A disturbing case of alleged road rage and reckless behaviour has been reported from 8th Mile Road, Bengaluru. A citizen stated that yesterday, while her friend and family were returning from their hometown to Bengaluru, they witnessed a shocking incident involving a rider of vehicle number KA-06-HP-1149. According to the complaint, the girl riding the vehicle was allegedly not wearing a helmet, violating basic traffic rules, and behaving aggressively on the road. The complainant further alleged that she used extremely abusive language towards them in public, creating panic and discomfort among other commuters. 🚨 Locals in the area reportedly claimed that the rider appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. If true, drunk driving combined with rash and aggressive behaviour is not just irresponsible it is a serious threat to public safety. Bengaluru roads are already witnessing increasing cases of road rage, reckless riding, signal jumping, and dangerous driving, putting innocent lives at risk every single day. Traffic rules are meant for everyone equally, regardless of gender, background, or influence. No one should feel entitled to break the law, abuse citizens, or create chaos on public roads. Wearing a helmet, following traffic rules, and behaving responsibly are the minimum duties of every road user. Such aggressive behaviour on busy roads can easily lead to accidents, injuries, or even loss of life. Road rage incidents are becoming alarmingly common in Bengaluru, and strict action is necessary to send a strong message that irresponsible and abusive behaviour on public roads will not be tolerated. Civic sense, discipline, and respect for fellow commuters are essential to make roads safer for everyone. #bangalore #bengaluru #roadrage #fight ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilip

Karnataka Portfolio

35,608 views • 3 months ago

Why Hyderabad Drowns After A 20min Rain? I may not have a simple answer to this complex question but was in Raidurgam area yesterday and this what I saw. This is right next to the Raidurgam metro. It is like the IT hub of Hyderabad and look at the state of things here. Roads are being dug to lay drainage pipes. Locals told me it has been close to a year since they started digging. The debris is just lying on the road, existing drainage seems to be damaged and all the sewer is flowing on to the main road. To make things worse, many are parking right on the road making the congested area much more difficult to commute. There is no parking space at Raidurgam Metro. If someone wants to take the metro, they have to arrive on a separate vehicle to reach. Plus there are a million autos lined up on the road. Traffic police who hide behind trees or corner you in some random street won’t regulate traffic on the main roads. They won’t show a solution to park vehicles but will collect challans. Why are you collecting challans without any space being earmarked for parking? Do you expect people to jump off a parachute and get into a metro? We look at China, Japan with their advanced technology of laying roads in a day and will be wowed. Here governments talk about AI city, Future City and such money minting projects for the government and still get wowed. Why isn’t AI or advanced technology being used to repair roads, drainages or maintain infrastructure in the existing city??? Why this craze to call the existing city a dump and then pumping huge public money into a nonexistent Future City? Why is governance driven by real estate ambitions of a few politicians?
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Why Hyderabad Drowns After A 20min Rain? I may not have a simple answer to this complex question but was in Raidurgam area yesterday and this what I saw. This is right next to the Raidurgam metro. It is like the IT hub of Hyderabad and look at the state of things here. Roads are being dug to lay drainage pipes. Locals told me it has been close to a year since they started digging. The debris is just lying on the road, existing drainage seems to be damaged and all the sewer is flowing on to the main road. To make things worse, many are parking right on the road making the congested area much more difficult to commute. There is no parking space at Raidurgam Metro. If someone wants to take the metro, they have to arrive on a separate vehicle to reach. Plus there are a million autos lined up on the road. Traffic police who hide behind trees or corner you in some random street won’t regulate traffic on the main roads. They won’t show a solution to park vehicles but will collect challans. Why are you collecting challans without any space being earmarked for parking? Do you expect people to jump off a parachute and get into a metro? We look at China, Japan with their advanced technology of laying roads in a day and will be wowed. Here governments talk about AI city, Future City and such money minting projects for the government and still get wowed. Why isn’t AI or advanced technology being used to repair roads, drainages or maintain infrastructure in the existing city??? Why this craze to call the existing city a dump and then pumping huge public money into a nonexistent Future City? Why is governance driven by real estate ambitions of a few politicians?

Revathi

19,667 views • 2 months ago

VIDEO | Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on his meeting with Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Mohandas Pai says, “I had a meeting yesterday with Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Mr Mohandas Pai, and some other friends, along with my team of officials. They have guided us well. I told them, this is your Bengaluru; you have grown from this city, and you live here. So, please suggest what needs to be done, because no one from Mumbai, Chennai or anywhere else will tweet about or defend Bengaluru. If anything negative comes out from here, it becomes world news. So, I requested them that we must work together, and they have agreed. I will soon have a meeting regarding the Outer Ring Road (ORR), which is very important, more than ten lakh software engineers are working along that corridor. We are preparing a detailed plan for it. I have asked Mr Priyank Kharge and his team to first hold discussions with all the CEOs before the Tech Summit. I will also attend one of those meetings and announce a major programme for the ORR. Time management and transportation are crucial, and metro work is already in progress there. We will address all the related issues. We also want to expand IT spaces around Bengaluru to reduce travel time. We don’t want everything concentrated in one place. While California has around 13 lakh people working in one location, Bengaluru has about 25 lakh software engineers spread across the city. So, we are working on strategies to minimise travel time and improve connectivity.”
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VIDEO | Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on his meeting with Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw and Mohandas Pai says, “I had a meeting yesterday with Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Mr Mohandas Pai, and some other friends, along with my team of officials. They have guided us well. I told them, this is your Bengaluru; you have grown from this city, and you live here. So, please suggest what needs to be done, because no one from Mumbai, Chennai or anywhere else will tweet about or defend Bengaluru. If anything negative comes out from here, it becomes world news. So, I requested them that we must work together, and they have agreed. I will soon have a meeting regarding the Outer Ring Road (ORR), which is very important, more than ten lakh software engineers are working along that corridor. We are preparing a detailed plan for it. I have asked Mr Priyank Kharge and his team to first hold discussions with all the CEOs before the Tech Summit. I will also attend one of those meetings and announce a major programme for the ORR. Time management and transportation are crucial, and metro work is already in progress there. We will address all the related issues. We also want to expand IT spaces around Bengaluru to reduce travel time. We don’t want everything concentrated in one place. While California has around 13 lakh people working in one location, Bengaluru has about 25 lakh software engineers spread across the city. So, we are working on strategies to minimise travel time and improve connectivity.”

Press Trust of India

29,147 views • 10 months ago

Negligence or Ignorance? Minor Riding two wheeler KA-04-JU-7038 in Traffic Raises Concern Look at this boy his age, his height and what he is doing on a busy public road. He appears to be no more than 10 years old, yet he is riding a two-wheeler in traffic. He isn’t even able to properly control the vehicle from the seat; instead, he stands on the footboard while riding, and when he stops, he jumps off onto the road and tries to hold the vehicle. This is not just unsafe it is a serious accident waiting to happen.What is even more alarming is the role of the parents. How can anyone allow a child of such a young age to operate a motor vehicle on a public road? This is not a harmless act or something to be taken lightly. It is a clear violation of traffic laws and a direct threat to the child’s life as well as the safety of others on the road. Calling this “modernization” or “confidence-building” is completely misguided. This is sheer negligence and irresponsibility. A child who has barely begun to grow should not be put in a position where one mistake could lead to a life-altering tragedy. Roads are already unpredictable and dangerous even for experienced riders expecting a young child to handle such conditions is beyond reckless. Authorities must take strict action against such violations, and parents need to understand that responsibility comes before convenience or misplaced pride. Allowing a minor to ride a vehicle is not just illegal, it reflects a complete disregard for safety, law, and basic common sense. #bangalore #bengaluru #traffic #minor #kid ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilip
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Negligence or Ignorance? Minor Riding two wheeler KA-04-JU-7038 in Traffic Raises Concern Look at this boy his age, his height and what he is doing on a busy public road. He appears to be no more than 10 years old, yet he is riding a two-wheeler in traffic. He isn’t even able to properly control the vehicle from the seat; instead, he stands on the footboard while riding, and when he stops, he jumps off onto the road and tries to hold the vehicle. This is not just unsafe it is a serious accident waiting to happen.What is even more alarming is the role of the parents. How can anyone allow a child of such a young age to operate a motor vehicle on a public road? This is not a harmless act or something to be taken lightly. It is a clear violation of traffic laws and a direct threat to the child’s life as well as the safety of others on the road. Calling this “modernization” or “confidence-building” is completely misguided. This is sheer negligence and irresponsibility. A child who has barely begun to grow should not be put in a position where one mistake could lead to a life-altering tragedy. Roads are already unpredictable and dangerous even for experienced riders expecting a young child to handle such conditions is beyond reckless. Authorities must take strict action against such violations, and parents need to understand that responsibility comes before convenience or misplaced pride. Allowing a minor to ride a vehicle is not just illegal, it reflects a complete disregard for safety, law, and basic common sense. #bangalore #bengaluru #traffic #minor #kid ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru alok kumar DGP KARNATAKA ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police S. Lalitha ChristinMathewPhilip

Karnataka Portfolio

45,594 views • 4 months ago

Look carefully at these pictures. On 30 June there will be no march to the mansions. There will be no march to the luxury estates. There will be no march to the golf courses. There will be no march to the beachfront suburbs. Migrants — documented or undocumented — living in those wealthy suburbs have nothing to fear. Nobody will be knocking on their gates. Nobody will be dragging them from their homes. Nobody will be demanding to see their papers. The rich will sleep peacefully on 29 June. They will sleep peacefully on 30 June. And they will wake up on 1 July exactly as they did before. But in the townships and informal settlements there will be fear. The targets will not be the rich. The targets will be the poorest of the poor. The migrant living in a shack. The refugee running a spaza shop. The domestic worker. The gardener. The security guard. The construction worker. The unemployed young person trying to survive. And when it is all over: No jobs will have been created. No factory will have reopened. No mine will have reopened. No pothole will have been repaired. No school still using pit toilets will have been fixed. No hospital will have been repaired. No clinic will have received more nurses. No municipality will suddenly work. No family will escape poverty. No inequality will disappear. The rich will remain rich. The poor will remain poor. And once again, the victims will be people living in shacks while those living behind high walls, electric fences and private security watch from a safe distance. The anger is real. The unemployment is real. The poverty is real. The inequality is real. But the targets are wrong. The poor are being mobilised against the poor while the real causes of the crisis remain untouched.
5:25

Look carefully at these pictures. On 30 June there will be no march to the mansions. There will be no march to the luxury estates. There will be no march to the golf courses. There will be no march to the beachfront suburbs. Migrants — documented or undocumented — living in those wealthy suburbs have nothing to fear. Nobody will be knocking on their gates. Nobody will be dragging them from their homes. Nobody will be demanding to see their papers. The rich will sleep peacefully on 29 June. They will sleep peacefully on 30 June. And they will wake up on 1 July exactly as they did before. But in the townships and informal settlements there will be fear. The targets will not be the rich. The targets will be the poorest of the poor. The migrant living in a shack. The refugee running a spaza shop. The domestic worker. The gardener. The security guard. The construction worker. The unemployed young person trying to survive. And when it is all over: No jobs will have been created. No factory will have reopened. No mine will have reopened. No pothole will have been repaired. No school still using pit toilets will have been fixed. No hospital will have been repaired. No clinic will have received more nurses. No municipality will suddenly work. No family will escape poverty. No inequality will disappear. The rich will remain rich. The poor will remain poor. And once again, the victims will be people living in shacks while those living behind high walls, electric fences and private security watch from a safe distance. The anger is real. The unemployment is real. The poverty is real. The inequality is real. But the targets are wrong. The poor are being mobilised against the poor while the real causes of the crisis remain untouched.

Zwelinzima Vavi

111,288 views • 2 months ago

Hebbal Flyover Accident at 1 AM: One Dead, Two Injured in a Multi-Vehicle Collision A fatal accident took place around 1 AM last night on the Hebbal flyover, involving three vehicles and resulting in one death and two injuries. A truck loaded with stones reportedly lost control and overturned, crashing on top of a BBMP garbage truck passing below. The driver of the garbage truck tragically died on the spot due to the impact. Shortly after, a car that was traveling behind collided with the wreckage, adding to the severity of the accident. Two people sustained injuries and were immediately taken to a nearby hospital. Their current condition is reported to be stable. Eyewitnesses believe the stone-laden truck was over-speeding and may have lost control due to sudden braking or poor road surface. An investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause. This tragic incident raises serious concerns about the lack of safety measures on Bengaluru's flyovers, especially at night when heavy vehicles are more common. Despite Hebbal flyover being one of the city’s busiest and most critical junctions, there are still no effective speed control systems, surveillance cameras, or proper lighting in place. It’s high time the authorities, including BBMP and Bengaluru Traffic Police, take swift action to ensure safer roads and stricter enforcement before more lives are lost #bangalore #bengaluru #accident Hebbal Traffic Police Station Hebbal BCP ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru DGP KARNATAKA alok kumar ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police ChristinMathewPhilip
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Hebbal Flyover Accident at 1 AM: One Dead, Two Injured in a Multi-Vehicle Collision A fatal accident took place around 1 AM last night on the Hebbal flyover, involving three vehicles and resulting in one death and two injuries. A truck loaded with stones reportedly lost control and overturned, crashing on top of a BBMP garbage truck passing below. The driver of the garbage truck tragically died on the spot due to the impact. Shortly after, a car that was traveling behind collided with the wreckage, adding to the severity of the accident. Two people sustained injuries and were immediately taken to a nearby hospital. Their current condition is reported to be stable. Eyewitnesses believe the stone-laden truck was over-speeding and may have lost control due to sudden braking or poor road surface. An investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause. This tragic incident raises serious concerns about the lack of safety measures on Bengaluru's flyovers, especially at night when heavy vehicles are more common. Despite Hebbal flyover being one of the city’s busiest and most critical junctions, there are still no effective speed control systems, surveillance cameras, or proper lighting in place. It’s high time the authorities, including BBMP and Bengaluru Traffic Police, take swift action to ensure safer roads and stricter enforcement before more lives are lost #bangalore #bengaluru #accident Hebbal Traffic Police Station Hebbal BCP ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ನಗರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್‌ BengaluruCityPolice ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ಸಂಚಾರ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ BengaluruTrafficPolice CP Bengaluru ಪೊಲೀಸ್ ಆಯುಕ್ತ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru DGP KARNATAKA alok kumar ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಪೊಲೀಸ್ Karnataka State Police ChristinMathewPhilip

Karnataka Portfolio

43,136 views • 1 year ago

I have just received fresh reports from the field and I must commend the teams on ground for sustaining the momentum beyond the sanitation hours. At Mosan bus stop and the Caterpillar blackspot along Ipaja road, massive evacuation of waste has been carried out and the area is now cleared. Along the Egbeda bus stop inward Iyana Ipaja, median evacuation is currently ongoing and the transformation is visible. At Ipodo in Ikeja, our teams are on ground with the Dino bin actively evacuating accumulated refuse. The situation at Iba town along the LASU - Igando Road is being tackled head on as we speak because the humongous waste heaps there are being evacuated and will soon be a thing of the past. I have also been briefed about the ongoing tipper evacuation under the Trade Fair bridge along the Lagos Badagry expressway and the clearance work there is in full swing. These are not just isolated operations, they are the direct result of LAWMA's sustained intervention and our zero tolerance policy for environmental nuisances. I want to assure every Lagosian that what we started with the monthly sanitation exercise is being backed up with continuous enforcement and clearing operations across the State. We will not rest until every blackspot is turned into a clean and safe space. This is the new order for a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos.
3:06

I have just received fresh reports from the field and I must commend the teams on ground for sustaining the momentum beyond the sanitation hours. At Mosan bus stop and the Caterpillar blackspot along Ipaja road, massive evacuation of waste has been carried out and the area is now cleared. Along the Egbeda bus stop inward Iyana Ipaja, median evacuation is currently ongoing and the transformation is visible. At Ipodo in Ikeja, our teams are on ground with the Dino bin actively evacuating accumulated refuse. The situation at Iba town along the LASU - Igando Road is being tackled head on as we speak because the humongous waste heaps there are being evacuated and will soon be a thing of the past. I have also been briefed about the ongoing tipper evacuation under the Trade Fair bridge along the Lagos Badagry expressway and the clearance work there is in full swing. These are not just isolated operations, they are the direct result of LAWMA's sustained intervention and our zero tolerance policy for environmental nuisances. I want to assure every Lagosian that what we started with the monthly sanitation exercise is being backed up with continuous enforcement and clearing operations across the State. We will not rest until every blackspot is turned into a clean and safe space. This is the new order for a #CleanerLagos and a #GreaterLagos.

Tokunbo Wahab

28,940 views • 4 months ago