Archive · 27 Oct 2025
BJP Criticizes Bengaluru Tunnel Road, Citing Potential Disaster
The BJP is against a new tunnel road being built in Bengaluru.
They say it could be bad for the city and that people will have to pay a lot of money to use it.
They think the government should focus on improving the regular roads instead.
The BJP also wants the government to invest in other cities around Bengaluru.
The tunnel road is planned to be very long and expensive, but the BJP thinks it's not the best idea right now.
BJP criticizes the Congress government's tunnel road project in Bengaluru.
The tunnel road project is estimated to cost Rs 17,780 crore and span 16 km.
Opposition leaders express concern over potential toll fees of Rs 300-400.
BJP urges government to prioritize surface roads and development outside Bengaluru.
The government plans to invite global tenders despite opposition.
- Who
- BJP leaders, Karnataka government
- What
- BJP criticizes the Bengaluru tunnel road project, citing potential issues.
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- Concerns about the project's impact on the city and the financial burden on citizens.
BJP Perspective
Government Perspective (Implied)
Project Feasibility
BJP Perspective
Questions the project's impact and financial viability.
Government Perspective (Implied)
Believes the project is necessary for Bengaluru's infrastructure.
Development Priorities
BJP Perspective
Prioritize surface roads and development outside Bengaluru.
Government Perspective (Implied)
Focus on infrastructure projects like the tunnel road within Bengaluru.
- Project Cost
- Rs 17,780 crore
- Tunnel Road Length
- 16 km
- Proposed Toll
- Rs 300-400
- BJP Opposition Leader
- Chalavadi Narayanaswamy
