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'Work in Progress': Karnataka Ministers Hit Back After Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Flags Bengaluru's Roads Condition, Garbage
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw called for a $1 billion budget to fix Bengaluru's roads and garbage issues, prompting government officials to accelerate repair efforts amid heavy monsoon damage.
- On Oct 14, 2025 Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw shared an overseas visitor's critique of Bengaluru's roads and garbage, prompting Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to urge collective effort over criticism.
- Amid recurring complaints, Mazumdar-Shaw questioned political leadership's urgency to fix Bengaluru roads, while residents and commuters face saturated traffic and potholes repeatedly flagged by industry leaders.
- The government says Rs 1,100 crore is sanctioned for road repairs, with 10,000+ potholes identified and over 5,000 fixed, but unprecedented rains have reopened some potholes.
- Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged citizens and stakeholders to 'build the city together' while Priyank Kharge and M B Patil defended ongoing works and invited suggestions from industry actors and citizens.
- Industry criticism and political attacks intensified as Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw urged ring-fencing a billion dollars, while JD warned Bengaluru's investment image risks BlackBuck's relocation.
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After Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw criticises city’s infra, DK Shivakumar says, 'Instead of tearing Bengaluru down, let’s build it up'
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s tweet on Bengaluru’s infrastructure, recounting an overseas visitor’s comments during a visit to Biocon Park, has gone viral. Responding, deputy CM DK Shivakumar said the East Corporation will retain Rs 1,673 crore of its revenues to directly improve infrastructure across 50 wards, benefiting key IT corridors.
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's Infrastructure Critique Sparks Government Response | Science-Environment
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's Infrastructure Critique Sparks Government Response Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has amplified the ongoing conversation surrounding Bengaluru's infrastructure woes. By sharing an overseas visitor's criticism about the city's roads and garbage on social media, Shaw prompted an official response from the Karnataka government.State ministers, including IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge, acknowledged the challenges but defended …
Bengaluru doesn’t deserve constant criticism, Dy CM reacts after Kiran-Shaw’s post goes viral
Bengaluru's Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has responded to criticism about the city's roads and garbage. He stated that the government is actively working on repairs, with significant funds allocated. Major infrastructure projects are also underway to improve the city's global competitiveness. Shivakumar urged collective effort to build Bengaluru up, emphasizing its importance to India's image.
Why so bad: Kiran Shaw slams Bengaluru infra again, Ministers defend civic work
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s post on Bengaluru’s poor roads and garbage drew responses from Karnataka ministers, who said repair work was already underway and urged patience as infrastructure upgrades continue.
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