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'Shame': Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw criticizes Bengaluru’s roads, compares them to Ecuador's

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'Shame': Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw criticizes Bengaluru’s roads, compares them to Ecuador's
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  • Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw criticized Bengaluru’s roads, comparing them to Ecuador’s
  • Users debated the comparison, citing population density and better city examples
  • Citizens slammed BBMP for poor infrastructure and waste management

Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has slammed Bengaluru’s crumbling infrastructure, comparing it to the well-maintained streets of Ecuador’s San Cristobal island. “Clean and well-designed streets in San Cristobal island in Ecuador. Bengaluru hang your head in shame ⁦@BBMPSWMSplComm,” she wrote on X. 


">March 26, 2025

Her statement has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many users questioning the fairness of comparing a relatively small island to a bustling metropolitan city. Some pointed out that cities like Mysuru, Indore, Surat, and Rajkot would have been more relevant comparisons. Others argued that the population density and GDP of San Cristobal versus Bengaluru made the comparison flawed. Some users dismissed the remarks as an attempt to show off travel experiences rather than address urban issues.

Also Read: Bengaluru’s crumbling infrastructure sparks outcry 

The city’s roads have long been a subject of public frustration, with frequent potholes, poor drainage, and haphazard garbage disposal exacerbating the problem. Critics have pointed out that despite repeated promises of improvement from civic authorities, little has changed in terms of sustainable urban planning and road maintenance.

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has faced growing criticism over its handling of waste management and road repairs, with citizens lamenting the city’s deteriorating conditions. Some have accused BBMP of deliberately turning Bengaluru into a “garbage city,” highlighting widespread waste dumping. While authorities claim to be working on solutions, Shaw’s remarks have once again brought Bengaluru’s infrastructure woes to the forefront, reigniting discussions on governance and accountability.

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