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Civic Admin
01 Jan
Bengaluru
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New Year Resolution 2026 | Civic Opposition of India

  1. Champion Urban Livability: Fight relentlessly for sustainable Indian cities, focusing on Tier 1 and Tier 2 urban centers where infrastructure resilience is critical.

  2. Close the Gap on Basic Services: Systematically highlight and resolve everyday operational failures—roads, footpaths, drainage, and last-mile connectivity—that impact the quality of life for common citizens.

  3. Dismantle Systemic Corruption: Advocate for transparent, digital procurement systems to eliminate the "commission nexus" between contractors and officials in public works.

  4. Protect Our Ecological Commons: defend lakes and green spaces from encroachment through data-backed vigilance and strict legal enforcement.

  5. Demand Data Over Rhetoric: Challenge ruling establishments to move beyond political slogans and deliver measurable, transparent governance.

  6. Enforce Administrative Accountability: Hold administrative leadership accountable for tangible outcomes, ensuring public assets are managed for public good, not personal gain.

  7. Shift Focus from Elections to Execution: Push political representatives to prioritize daily governance and infrastructure delivery over perpetual election management.

  8. Strengthen Local Democracy: Mobilize citizens to protect democratic institutions through constructive, informed engagement rather than apathy.

  9. Cultivate Active Citizenship: Push citizens to move from passive complaining to active ownership of their neighborhoods and civic duties.

  10. Drive Systemic Change: Foster democratic participation through voting, rigorous questioning of power, and sustained, data-driven civic pressure.

#HappyNewYear2026 #HappyNewYear #CivicOPIndia #GovTech #Accountability

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CA
Civic Admin
10 Sept 2024
Bengaluru
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Four Years of Silence: Why Bengaluru Desperately Needs its "Micro-Voice" Back

It has now been over four years since Bengaluru had an elected council to govern its affairs. As highlighted in a recent Times of India feature, "Elusive BBMP Election," the term of the last elected body ended on September 10, 2020. Since then, the city has been run by bureaucrats and MLAs, leaving a massive vacuum in local accountability.


The Core Issue:

While the government focuses on macro-projects and "Brand Bengaluru," the day-to-day reality for citizens is very different. This is exactly what our Founder, Mithilesh Kumar, pointed out when speaking to the Times of India about the campaign to demand immediate elections.

"We realized that without corporators, we don't have any voice to raise micro issues. Corporators know the grassroots but it's very difficult to even hold a meeting with the MLA."

— Mithilesh Kumar, Founder, Civic Opposition of India

Why This Matters:

Mithilesh’s statement hits on the fundamental flaw in the current administration: The Accessibility Gap.

  1. The "Micro-Issue" Blindspot: MLAs manage constituencies of hundreds of thousands. They are policy-makers, not pothole-fixers. When a street light is broken, a drain is clogged, or garbage isn't picked up, these "micro-issues" are too small for an MLA's radar but are massive hurdles for the daily life of a citizen.
  2. The Missing Link: Corporators are the first line of defense. They live in the ward, know the specific streets, and are practically accessible. Without them, citizens are forced to navigate a bureaucratic maze or chase unreachable MLAs just to get basic services.

Our Stand:

At Civic Opposition of India, we believe that governance without local representation is not just inefficient—it is undemocratic. As Mithilesh stated, the delay in elections isn't just a political scheduling error; it is a systematic silencing of the grassroots voice.

We continue to stand with the Citizens Movement and all Bengaluru residents in demanding: 


Conduct BBMP Elections Now.

#BBMP #BengaluruElections #CivicOpIndia #GrassrootsGovernance #MithileshKumar

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Civic Admin
21 Aug 2023

Doddamara Road Nightmare Persists – Potholes, Blockages, and Unfulfilled Promises in "Brand Bengaluru

Yesterday, August 27, 2023, the grim reality of Doddamara Road struck again during a ground visit by one of our volunteers. Walking from near the Ambedkar statue toward Notre Dame Academy and further along the stretch, the conditions remain unchanged and deeply troubling: deep, hazardous potholes that turn the road into a treacherous path, narrow sections barely allowing safe passage, and complete absence of proper drainage despite years of repeated complaints from residents.Just two days earlier, on August 25, 2023, a joint inspection took place involving officials from the Public Works Department, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Shantipura Gram Panchayat, police, and traffic police personnel. The inspection was coordinated through the Office of the Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Representatives from our group were present, and the authorities committed to immediate remedial actions within the next 15 days, including:
  • Relaying and restoring the road surface from the Ambedkar statue to Notre Dame Academy (to be handled by Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board).
  • Filling and repairing all major potholes with concrete and tar from Notre Dame Academy to Dinne Circle (also under Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board responsibility).
  • Regular monitoring of cleanliness by the Panchayat Development Officer.
They also stated that a Detailed Project Report for a comprehensive, permanent drainage system would be prepared by Public Works Department engineers within one to two months.We publicly appreciated Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, and the involved departments for stepping up coordination. However, yesterday's on-site check revealed no visible progress so far. The road continues to pose serious dangers, particularly for the more than 20 school buses that use this route daily, putting children, parents, and commuters at risk of accidents in these craters.Compounding the misery is the ongoing Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board pipeline work, which has caused a 15-day road blockage starting from Doddamara Junction on Hosa Road up to the 4th Cross Junction (notified around August 26, 2023). School buses and other vehicles have been advised to take alternative routes, adding yet another layer of disruption to a road that has seen almost no meaningful development in over eight years—aside from temporary patches by Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board that quickly fail.This pattern exemplifies classic Bengaluru civic neglect: high taxes are collected from residents and vehicle owners, inspections are conducted and promises are made, yet jurisdictional overlaps (between Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike limits and gram panchayats) and repeated delays allow the situation to persist. Monsoon flooding, health hazards from stagnant water, and daily commuting hardships affect families in this southern fringe area, all while "Brand Bengaluru" is promoted elsewhere.This is the core reason we continue advocating for the #NoDevelopmentNoTax principle. Citizens should not have to plead for basic infrastructure like motorable roads and functional drains—we pay taxes precisely for these services. When commitments are not honored promptly, taxpayers have every right to seek greater accountability.We once again urge:
  • Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
  • Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar
  • Officer on Special Duty to the Chief Minister of Karnataka
  • Chairman of Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board
  • Local MLA Munirathna (and other relevant representatives)
  • Relevant Public Works Department, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, and gram panchayat officials
to deliver on the August 25, 2023, promises without further delay. Complete the road relaying, pothole repairs, and initiate the drainage Detailed Project Report immediately. Make Doddamara Road safe and usable for families, schoolchildren, and daily commuters.If your neighborhood faces similar infrastructure failures, please share your experiences, photos, or stories in the comments or reach out directly. Collective, persistent pressure remains our most effective tool for change.Bengaluru deserves infrastructure that matches its reputation as an IT hub—not endless excuses and partial fixes.
#DoddamaraRoad #NoDevelopmentNoTax #CivicOpIndia #BengaluruInfrastructure #Anekal #SarjapurRoad


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