Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Bengaluru Residents Protest Potholes, Face Police Intervention
People in Bengaluru are upset about bad roads and potholes.
They formed a human chain to show their concern.
The police told them to protest elsewhere or get permission first, which led to an argument.
The government says fixing potholes is a priority and is working on it.
A politician criticized the government, saying Bengaluru has become the 'city of potholes'.
Bengaluru residents formed a human chain to protest poor road conditions.
The protest took place in the city's IT belt.
Police intervened and told residents to stop or relocate due to lack of permission.
Deputy Chief Minister stated the government is addressing the pothole issue.
HD Kumaraswamy criticized the government's handling of the infrastructure.
- Who
- Bengaluru residents and police
- What
- Residents protested poor infrastructure, police intervened
- When
- September 20, 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru IT belt
- Why
- To demand better roads and infrastructure
Residents' Perspective
Police/Government Perspective
Right to Protest
Residents' Perspective
Residents believe they should not need permission to protest peacefully for better infrastructure.
Police/Government Perspective
Police believe a lack of official permission justified their intervention.
Road Quality
Residents' Perspective
Residents demand immediate road repairs and long term planning.
Police/Government Perspective
The government says they are treating the issue as a top priority and that they are working to fix the potholes.
- Location
- Bengaluru, IT belt
- Issue
- Poor roads and potholes
- Protest Type
- Human chain, silent demonstration
- Police Response
- Asked protesters to relocate or stop, threatened arrest
- Government Response
- Deputy CM: Potholes are a priority; 7,000 fixed, 5,000 remain.
- Criticism
- HD Kumaraswamy: City of potholes, blames government.
