Protests
CA
Civic Admin
22 Nov
Anekal, Bengaluru
Anekal Is Not on the Moon: Citizens Demand Basic Roads and Drainage
Public Protest Highlights Deep Infrastructure Crisis in Anekal Taluk Residents of Anekal staged a peaceful protest today, marching up to the Anekal Tahsildar Office to demand safe roads and proper drainage infrastructure. The protest was a response to years of neglect, during which road conditions across Anekal Taluk have deteriorated to dangerous levels. Despite prior intimation, neither the Tahsildar nor any responsible government officer was present at the office to receive the citizens or address their grievances. This absence further intensified public frustration and reinforced the perception of administrative apathy.
Roads Filled With Potholes, Drainage Missing or Nonfunctional Almost all major roads in Anekal Taluk are riddled with potholes, making daily commuting unsafe for pedestrians, two-wheelers, school children, and senior citizens. The situation worsens after every rainfall due to inadequate or poorly designed drainage systems, which lead to waterlogging and rapid road damage. Citizens are not demanding luxury infrastructure. They are asking for basic, motorable roads with functional drainage—a minimum expectation in an urbanizing region like Anekal. Massive Public Participation Reflects Growing Anger More than 1,500 residents witnessed and supported the protest, reflecting the scale of public dissatisfaction. The turnout clearly shows that this is not an isolated complaint but a collective civic demand cutting across communities and residential layouts.
Appeal to Government and Elected Representatives We urge the Government of Karnataka, the local administration, and elected representatives—including the Anekal MLA and officials responsible for urban development and civic infrastructure—to treat this issue with urgency. Anekal is a fast-growing region contributing significantly to Bengaluru’s economy. Continued neglect of basic infrastructure undermines public safety, economic activity, and trust in governance. Conclusion: Basic Infrastructure Is a Right, Not a Favour Citizens should not have to protest on broken roads to be heard. Anekal is not on the Moon. It deserves the same standards of roads, drainage, and accountability that any urban area in Bengaluru receives. The government must act—now. #Bengaluru #Anekal #BadRoads #BrandBengaluru
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