The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a statewide ‘Rasta Roko’ protest on September 24, demanding improved road conditions across Karnataka.
Criticism has focused on Bengaluru’s pothole-plagued streets, with BJP MLA Ashwath Narayan highlighting government neglect.
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar responded that potholes are a nationwide issue and stressed that efforts are underway to fill around a thousand potholes daily across the city.
The protest underscores growing public concern over urban infrastructure.