Multiple civic problems, including uncollected waste, sewage flowing onto roads, irregular bus services and damaged footpaths, are affecting residents across Bengaluru, according to a report by Prajavani. The complaints cover areas including Devarachikkana Halli, Allalasandra, Gottigere, Mylasandra, Vidyapeetha, Rajarajeshwari Nagar and Sarakki Lake.
In Devarachikkana Halli, residents said buses were arriving irregularly and were insufficient in number. Passengers reportedly have to wait for long periods at bus stops, making it difficult for students to reach schools and colleges and for employees to arrive at work on time. The shortage is said to be particularly severe during the morning and evening peak periods, forcing some people to spend more on private vehicles.
Residents have called for more buses in the area, adherence to fixed schedules and additional services during periods of high demand. The complaint was attributed to Keerthana, a student of a government arts college.
At a government library beside the Judicial Layout in Yelahanka’s Allalasandra village, people are reportedly dumping household waste near the entrance. The library is located close to an anganwadi centre and fair-price shops. The waste has made access to the library difficult and has caused foul odour and fly infestations near the anganwadi, where young children are present. Resident Shivaprakash Bhoganna urged Greater Bengaluru Authority officials to act against the dumping.
A separate complaint from residents around the Panchavati BDA Apartments in Gottigere said drainage and septic-tank wastewater had been flowing towards the fourth main road of Royal County for the past five to six years. Residents reported foul odour and an increase in mosquitoes, and asked authorities to ensure that sewage is carried through an appropriate underground drainage system. They also called for nearby drinking-water pipelines to be checked to prevent possible contamination.
At the Mylasandra bus stop near Kengeri, a stretch of footpath along Mysuru Road is reportedly covered by a growing heap of waste. With the pedestrian path no longer usable, people are being forced to walk on the road alongside fast-moving vehicles. The complaint also mentioned public urination near the waste pile. Akbar Shamnad, identified as a resident of Dr Ambedkar Road, sought immediate clearance of the waste.
Another complaint concerned a pothole on the road between Rajarajeshwari Nagar Metro station and a Honda showroom. The pothole has reportedly remained for about a year, while a nearby speed hump has made movement more difficult. Two-wheeler riders are particularly affected, and incidents of riders falling and suffering injuries were reported by Narasappa Vishwakarma, a motorist.
Residents also reported that waste had not been cleared for several days near Channammanakere police station in Vidyapeetha ward. Mixed wet and dry waste was allegedly being dumped at the location, creating foul odour and causing the heap to grow. At a toilet near Sarakki Lake, residents said repeated requests for cleaning had not produced results and sought regular maintenance. The complaints call for the concerned civic authorities to remove the accumulated waste, restore sanitation and address the underlying drainage and service gaps.
