“₹1,100 Crore Wasted on Bengaluru Potholes: Taxpayers’ Money Down the Drain… Literally!”
Bengaluru commuters, brace yourselves—again. The karnataka government has announced a ₹1,100 crore plan to ‘fix’ over 1,000 potholes. But let’s be honest: this is déjà vu, just with a fatter cheque and the same empty promises. Here’s why this so-called “solution” is a slap in the face to taxpayers:
Potholes Multiply Faster Than Officials’ Promises
Every monsoon, the same potholes resurface like stubborn weeds. No amount of money can hide the incompetence if the roadwork quality is substandard. ₹1,100 crore doesn’t change lazy workmanship.
Selective Distribution—Because politics Matters More Than Roads
Fourteen constituencies get ₹50 crore each, while the rest get only ₹25 crore. Translation: roads are a political chessboard, not public infrastructure. Your pothole might just be unlucky.
Recurring Drainage Nightmares
Money poured on asphalt won’t fix waterlogged streets. Bengaluru’s drainage system is a disaster waiting to flood every major road at the first sign of rain. How about investing in proper drainage first?
Band-Aid Repairs Are The Norm
Expect a few months of smooth driving before cracks and holes resurface with vengeance. Previous cycles of pothole “fixes” prove that this is just cosmetic, not structural.
Taxpayers Footing the Bill
You, yes you, are paying ₹1,100 crore for a temporary illusion of progress. Meanwhile, commuters suffer daily, risking their vehicles, accidents, and sanity.
No Accountability, Just Announcements
Politicians love press releases, selfies, and ribbon-cutting, but actual execution remains abysmally poor. Roads get worse; budgets get bigger; voters? Frustrated beyond belief.
The Real Cost—Frustration, Time, and Safety
Money spent means nothing if commuters lose hours stuck in traffic, deal with damage to vehicles, or worse, face accidents. This is a government failing in plain sight.
Bottom line: ₹1,100 crore won’t magically erase years of negligence, poor planning, and political posturing. Bengaluru’s potholes aren’t just holes—they’re a crater-sized monument to governmental incompetence.
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