“There are potholes everywhere…fixing 1000 daily”…says D K Shivakumar

Minister D K Shivakumar responds to growing outrage over potholes, emphasizing city-wide repairs and highlighting nationwide road issues while criticizing previous BJP government.

In response to rising outrage over potholes and deteriorating road infrastructure in Bengaluru, Karnataka Minister D K Shivakumar addressed the issue, stating that poor roads are a nationwide problem, not limited to Karnataka.

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Speaking on the ongoing repair work, Shivakumar said, “The city is closing 1,000 potholes every day across Bengaluru. Even if it rains, we are not stopping our work.” He criticized the previous BJP government, adding, “If BJP had done this work properly, this situation wouldn’t have arisen. Now that elections are approaching, these problems are being highlighted.”

ಪ್ರತಿದಿನ 1000 ರಸ್ತೆಗುಂಡಿಗಳನ್ನು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಾದ್ಯಂತ ಮುಚ್ಚಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ. #NammaBengalurupic.twitter.com/W2Jr7JMIOE

— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) September 23, 2025

Shivakumar shared insights from his recent Delhi tour, noting that potholes are widespread in the national capital as well, including in front of the Prime Minister’s residence. He appealed to IT companies and citizens alike to acknowledge that the government is actively addressing road safety and maintenance issues.

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The minister’s comments come amid heightened public attention and media coverage of Bengaluru’s crumbling roads, which have caused inconvenience and safety concerns for commuters. The daily repair efforts aim to improve commuting conditions and mitigate accident risks, demonstrating the government’s proactive approach ahead of elections.