JDS criticizes Congress govt after heavy rains leaves Bengaluru waterlogged

NEW DELHI: After incessant rains in Bengaluru led to waterlogging in the streets causing trouble to the residents, Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) on Tuesday attacked Chief Minister Siddaramiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar for their so-called ‘visionary’ governance.

Taking to X, JDS in a post wrote “Welcome to *Brand Bengaluru*! Where a physically challenged woman falling into a pothole during heavy rains is just another day in paradise. While@siddaramaiah&@DKShivakumarkeep patting themselves on the back for their ‘visionary’ governance, the city’s crumbling infrastructure is doing all the talking. BBMP’s mastery in turning roads into death traps is unmatched. *Bravo* on setting new standards of neglect and irresponsibility”.

Welcome to *Brand Bengaluru*! Where a physically challenged woman falling into a pothole during heavy rains is just another day in paradise. While @siddaramaiah & @DKShivakumar keep patting themselves on the back for their ‘visionary’ governance, the city’s crumbling… pic.twitter.com/qoVebti6Fd

— Janata Dal Secular (@JanataDal_S) October 22, 2024

BJP state president B Y Vijayendra also attacked Bengaluru Development Minister and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar for the condition of the city. “Thank you, DCM DK Shivakumar for painting a visionary picture of Bengaluru — a dreamland with sky-high decks and underground wonders. It was almost like stepping into ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Yet, Nature had a different script in mind. Just one generous downpour was enough to shatter those glossy dreams. On paper, the Tallest Towers and Underground Tunnels certainly sound ambitious. But the real question remains —does your government have any concrete plans to address the day-to-day struggles of those living on the ground?,” he posted on X.

Earlier in the day, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda inspected the flood-affected areas. Incessant heavy rain has led to severe waterlogging in the city. Visuals from Allalsandra in Yelahanka here showed residents facing problems caused by waterlogging. The labourers in the area have also been affected by the heavy rain.

“The situation here right now is very bad. It has been raining here since yesterday evening. We are poor labourers and come here to work. We have no work because of the heavy rain”, said a worker.

A resident of the area complained that no government help had arrived and the closed drainage system in the area only worsened things. “No government help has come here. The drainage system is also closed for the last two months which has led to more waterlogging here. All the water from the river comes in here. No one can be held responsible. What are we supposed to do now?” said the local.

The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in South Interior and coastal Karnataka from October 23 to October 26. (ANI)