‘Great Bengaluru has become bad Bengaluru now’: BJP’s R Ashoka after heavy rainfall

BENGALURU: Severe waterlogging disrupted daily life across several parts of Bengaluru on Tuesday after heavy rainfall lashed the city, with BJP leaders criticising the Congress-led government  in Karnataka over its handling of the situation.

BJP leader and Assembly LoP R Ashoka said, “Congress people are calling it Great Bengaluru, Brand Bengaluru, but it has become bad Bengaluru now”.

Ashoka said, “Congress people are calling it Great Bengaluru, Brand Bengaluru, but it has become bad Bengaluru now. Five people have died today in Bengaluru, and this is a shame that Congress is doing a rally…”

#WATCH | Bengaluru | LoP Karnataka Legislative Council & BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy visits & inspects rain affected areas

He says,” What is the celebration (on completion of two years of Congress govt in Karnataka) for? There has been no development at all in the last… pic.twitter.com/FbBdZo3hFf

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Similarly, BJP state president B Y Vijayendra lashed out at the government’s priorities during the civic crisis.

“Siddaramaiah’s government has become so insensitive. When the people are worst affected due to the rains from the last two days in Bengaluru, the state government is busy celebrating the completion of two years of the government”, he said.

Vijayendra added, “The CM and the deputy CM keep talking about the greater Bengaluru, but keep talking about it, won’t help. All the contractors’ payments have stopped, and the work has also stopped….”

#WATCH | Karnataka: Severe waterlogging persists in parts of Bengaluru city following heavy rainfall.

(Visuals from Shanti Nagar area and BMTC bus depot) pic.twitter.com/1WxDXCNbLt

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Visuals from Shanti Nagar and the BMTC bus depot showed flooded streets and disrupted local transport as rainwater entered both residential and commercial areas.

Meanwhile, LoP in the Legislative Council & BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy visited and inspected rain-affected areas. “What is the celebration (on completion of two years of Congress govt in Karnataka) for? There has been no development at all in the last two years. DK Shivakumar says that even if God comes, Bengaluru can’t be saved”, he said.

“Five people have died during this rainfall. What is this? The public is upset. Rainwater has entered people’s houses, yet the government is not serious. This is the condition of the Congress party….When Rome caught fire, its king was sitting with a violin”, he added.

#WATCH | Bengaluru | LoP Karnataka Legislative Council & BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy visits & inspects rain affected areas

He says,” What is the celebration (on completion of two years of Congress govt in Karnataka) for? There has been no development at all in the last… pic.twitter.com/FbBdZo3hFf

— ANI (@ANI) May 20, 2025

Other areas, including Shanti Nagar bus stands and Kanteerava Stadium, also faced problems due to heavy rains. Waterlogging was reported in several low-lying areas, disrupting daily life.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several areas across Karnataka, including Bengaluru. More rain is expected in the next two days, bracing the city for further disruption. Authorities are working to mitigate the impact of the waterlogging. (ANI)