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Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar claims pothole repairs are in full swing across Bengaluru, with a strict October 31 deadline and a Rs 750 crore grant. This follows BJP protests blaming the Congress government for the city’s poor roads. The issue intensified after a student tragically died while avoiding a pothole, leading to severe political backlash and accusations.
ANI Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivkumar, has claimed that the repair works to eliminate the problem of potholes in Bengaluru are in full swing. The Karnataka Deputy CM further said that he had ensured that the engineers and workers were on the ground to complete the repair work with lasting quality. He said that the government aims to deliver smoother and safer roads to the commuters, which will match the growing aspirations of the capital city.
“Pothole repair works are in full swing across Bengaluru. Our engineers and workers are on the ground every day, ensuring lasting quality in every repair. We are committed to delivering smoother and safer roads that match Bengaluru’s growing aspirations,” he wrote on X.
Shivakumar stated that the Chief Minister has set a strict deadline for officials to complete the repair work on Bengaluru roads by October 31 and has promised an additional Rs 750 crore grant to tackle the city’s pothole problem.
Earlier, Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA K Gopalaiah and party workers staged a protest on September 24 in front of Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru against the Congress government over the potholes in the city. BJP leader NL Narendra B
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