₹1 Crore Per Pothole: Why Buy a 2BHK When You Can Own a Hole Instead?
“₹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 data-face to taxpayers:
Potholes Multiply Faster Than Officials’ Promises
Every monsoon, the same potholes resurdata-face 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 resurdata-face 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, data-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-data-sized monument to governmental incompetence.