Bengaluru citizens criticize BBMP’s road repair spending: ‘minimum performance of big bills’ |

Bengaluru: The BBMP’s decision to spend Rs 694 crore to repair 390 km of damaged roads in the city has failed to impress Bengalureans, many of whom took to social media to highlight the inefficiency and lack of accountability in such spending, and wondering if the funds would ever translate into tangible improvements.
X users were scathing in their response. One user, @elaichi_chai, commented: “There is a difference between posted and spent. If BBMP actually spent the amount it claims, Bangalore would have left cities like Japan and London behind administration long ago! BBMP also stands for Big Bill Minimum Performance (sic).”
Another X user, @sivaramnyapathi, suggested an alternative approach: “If citizens fill the potholes themselves and are reimbursed, it will cost a lot less. Potholes can be filled with concrete, which would be better than the shoddy work of these officials. »
User @ka32gul highlighted the lack of oversight from companies, asking: “Forget citizens – there are no companies to oversee these projects. When will the next #BBMP election, @CMofKarnataka take place?
The general feeling among residents is that the city’s road repair problems stem from systemic inefficiencies and poor coordination. A popular article from @Blr_in_ICU highlighted the main problems: unplanned road surfacing, often undone by other agencies digging newly laid roads, poor quality materials and workmanship, and inefficient drainage systems that lead to to stagnant water that damages roads.
Resident welfare associations also expressed concerns. Uttarahalli RWA member Priya Kumar expressed disappointment over frequent road repairs. “We have seen many repairs in our region in a few months, which is a clear misuse of funds. Citizens must be involved in the audit of such projects,” she stressed.
Similarly, Koramangala RWA member Sanjay Rao criticized the lack of planning, noting, “The lack of coordination between BBMP and other agencies is appalling. What’s the point of spending billions, when utility work ends up undoing repairs within weeks?
Avinash Rajendra Menon, BBMP special commissioner (projects), said, “We are determined to complete the projects within the stipulated time. We want to ensure peaceful travel.”