Biocon Chairperson kiran Mazumdar-Shaw dismissed media reports claiming she offered to fund Bengaluru road repairs.
On X (formerly Twitter), she stated she was “watching with amusement” how the media distorted her remarks.
She asked outlets to reveal their source: “Pls ask them to share their source of this info.”
Chidambaram Reacts to “Reported” Offer
Congress leader P. chidambaram responded to the reports, calling the idea of private road supervision “great.”
He clarified that the issue lies in execution, not funding.
Suggested model:
Public tendering to select a contractor
Supervision by an industrialist like Shaw
Supervisor to bear penalties or cost overruns
Shaw’s Infrastructure Criticism
Shaw has consistently highlighted civic issues in Bengaluru: potholes, traffic congestion, and waste management.
She recently posted that a foreign visitor questioned the poor condition of roads and garbage disposal at Biocon Park.
Political Reactions
Deputy cm D. K. Shivakumar responded sarcastically, saying:
“If she wants to develop them, let her do it.”
Offered roads if she formally asks.
Diwali Meeting Shows Thaw
Shaw met cm Siddaramaiah and Dy. cm Shivakumar, during Diwali, to convey greetings.
Biocon said she expressed industry readiness to help in city development.
Shivakumar acknowledged their cooperation and support.
Pressure on the State Government
Business leaders like Shaw and T.V. Mohandas Pai continue pressuring the government over civic issues.
Shivakumar urged leaders not to “hurt” Bengaluru or forget their roots.
Shaw replied:
“Our agenda is clear — clean up and restore roads.”
Shaw Meets bjp Leaders
Shaw also met former cm B.S. Yediyurappa and bjp mla C.N. Ashwath Narayan.
Narayan congratulated her for being ranked the 3rd richest woman in the world.
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