Responding to questions about Bengaluru's poor roads, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar stated that potholes are not limited to Karnataka but are also found in front of the Prime Minister's residence in Delhi. He claimed that 1000 potholes are being filled every day.
Karnataka: Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, has long been in the news due to its poor roads and potholes. People often share pictures of them on social media and criticize the government. Amidst this, Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has intensified the debate by issuing a statement on the matter. He clearly stated that potholes are not limited to Bengaluru, but this problem also exists in the nation's capital, Delhi. He even mentioned that there are potholes in front of the Prime Minister's residence.
Questions on Potholes and Shivakumar's Response
Recently, when questions arose about the condition of Bengaluru's roads, DK Shivakumar, speaking to the media, said that this problem is not exclusive to Karnataka. He stated that if someone complains about potholes, it doesn't mean that only Bengaluru's roads are bad. This problem exists nationwide.
Shivakumar appealed to the media to also investigate in Delhi. According to him, potholes would be visible even in front of the Prime Minister's residence. He further added that politicizing the pothole problem is not appropriate as it is a national-level challenge.
Claim of Pothole Filling in Bengaluru
The Deputy Chief Minister stated that his government is working day and night to resolve this issue. According to an NDTV report, Shivakumar claimed that approximately 1000 potholes are being filled every day in Bengaluru. This includes about 200 potholes in each municipal zone of the city. This work is being carried out rapidly, despite challenging conditions like rain.
Attack on BJP
DK Shivakumar also criticized the BJP on this matter. He stated that if the previous government had maintained the roads properly, the situation would not be as it is today. According to him, Bengaluru was struggling with potholes even during the BJP's tenure, and it would be incorrect to say that this problem is solely due to the current government.
Why Delhi's Example Was Given
When the media asked him why he was citing the Prime Minister's residence as an example, he explained that it was to show that potholes are not just a problem in Bengaluru. Roads across the entire country are in poor condition. He reiterated that this problem is not limited to Karnataka but is a national issue, and it is wrong to politicize it.
Citizens' Distress
Although the government is claiming to be filling potholes, local citizens say that the situation remains serious. Poor roads are causing accidents and traffic jams in many areas. People are questioning why complaints are not decreasing if 1000 potholes are being filled every day.
