The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) not too long ago shared a video showcasing the beautification of Windsor Manor Circle, a key junction within the metropolis’s Central Enterprise District (CBD).
As a part of the Model Bengaluru – Vibrant Bengaluru initiative, the civic physique has undertaken related initiatives at main intersections.(X/BBMP)
As a part of the Model Bengaluru – Vibrant Bengaluru initiative, the civic physique has undertaken related initiatives at main intersections to reinforce the town’s aesthetic enchantment.
“A view of Windsor Manor Circle beautified by BBMP as part of Brand Bengaluru , Vibrant Bengaluru initiative. All major junctions are being beautified,” the BBMP posted on social media platform X.
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Nonetheless, the initiative has sparked discontent amongst many Bengalureans, who argue that the civic physique prioritizes the CBD whereas neglecting different components of the town which can be in dire want of consideration.
How did X customers react?
A number of customers took to social media to voice their frustration. One consumer wrote, “Shame on you for only prioritizing CBD and neglecting the rest of the city. As they say, apna time ayega (My time will come).”
One other identified that the BBMP appears to have forgotten its broader mandate, “They forget that the first character of BBMP stands for ‘Bruhat,’ which includes newly added villages and areas. They are still stuck in the mindset of Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, which only managed a few parts of the city.”
Beautification just for traders?
Critics additionally alleged that the beautification efforts at Windsor Manor Circle have been merely to impress traders attending the Make investments Karnataka-2025 summit. “Windsor Manor Circle is beautified only for investor attraction,” one consumer claimed.
Some expressed frustration over the civic physique’s priorities, saying that Bengaluru’s infrastructure points prolong far past the CBD. “True, Karnataka is only Bengaluru & Bengaluru is only CBD, the rest never matter,” a resident remarked.
Others known as on BBMP to shift its focus to uncared for areas. “BBMP, please take investors to Peenya, Kadubeesanahalli, Electronic City, Whitefield, and the Outer Ring Road. The real makeover for Brand Bengaluru is needed there, not at the already swanky Windsor Manor Circle!”
Summing up the frustration of many commuters, one consumer merely demanded: “Just give us pothole-free roads!”
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