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Deputy Chief Minister reviews station and pillar works; pulls up BMRCL officials over prolonged delays
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar made an unannounced inspection of the ongoing Metro construction at Jakkur and Kodigehalli on Friday, following rising complaints about the slow pace of work. The Metro, seen as a key mobility lifeline for Silicon City, is currently undergoing major expansion to improve connectivity across the city.
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During the inspection, the DCM examined the progress of station construction and pillar work. He was accompanied by Metro Managing Director Ravishankar and GBA Administrator Tushar Girinath, who briefed him on the status of the project.
The DCM expressed strong dissatisfaction after observing delays at the Jakkur stretch. He questioned the BMRCL team about the prolonged lag and warned them that such inefficiency could justify filing an FIR. He instructed officials to accelerate the pending work and restore public confidence in the project.
ಇಂದು ಕೊಡಿಗೇಹಳ್ಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಮೆಟ್ರೋ ಏರ್ಪೋರ್ಟ್ ಲೈನ್ ಕಾಮಗಾರಿಯ ಸ್ಥಳಕ್ಕೆ ಭೇಟಿ ನೀಡಿ, ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಈ ವೇಳೆ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದ ಜಿಬಿಎ ಮತ್ತು ನಮ್ಮ ಮೆಟ್ರೋ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳು ಕಾಮಗಾರಿಯ ಪ್ರಗತಿ ಕುರಿತು ಮಾಹಿತಿ ಒದಗಿಸಿದರು.
— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) December 5, 2025
Visited the Kodigehalli site today to review the progress of the Metro Airport Line. We are… pic.twitter.com/BZXt2Q5Gg2
After reviewing the site, Shivakumar addressed the broader status of Bengaluru’s development works. He stated that progress under BMRDA, BDA and business corridor projects had been reviewed and would be pushed forward with greater urgency.
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The inspection comes amid political criticism that development activities had taken a backseat during recent internal disputes. With tensions easing, the DCM now appears focused on speeding up infrastructure works and ensuring timely execution.
The intensified push is expected to bring much-needed momentum to the Bengaluru Metro expansion, offering hope for faster completion and smoother city travel in the coming months.
