Citizens Movement, East Bengaluru
@east_bengaluru
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We are the citizens of Bengaluru. We are working for greener and cleaner Bengaluru. We want trees, road, water, canal, streetlights, metro, rail๐ณ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐
Joined April 2021
Help Fix Our Roads: Share Your Video Evidence Citizens Movement, East Bengaluru invites citizens to contribute high-quality video footage capturing the dilapidated roads (potholes) on all 22 arterial roads of the Outer Ring Road. Please share the footage, named as
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Dear @siddaramaiah & @Tejasvi_Surya,.What language does this road speak?. #Kannada #BengaluruRains #BrandBengaluru.
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A 37-year-old Karnataka government officer named Pratima was hacked to death in her own home. She held the position of Deputy Director in the Mines & Geology department. ๐ข Assailants broke into her residence while her husband was away and brutally ended her life. The incident
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@BlrCityPolice @CPBlr,.Is this acceptable behavior of Auto driver? Harassing female passenger!.It's becoming difficult for women to venture out alone in #Bengaluru .
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Horrific incident reported on Sarjapur road near Sofas & More around 3 am today. Miscreant riders collided purposefully to a couple traveling in car. They chased the car for 5km till their society in Chikkanayakanahalli. Don't open your car in night. Use dash cam. @BlrCityPolice.
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#EnemyofEconomy.Shivraj Singh Chouhan.5-6 years from now, when India is bankrupt, this man will be remembered as one of the key leaders responsible for the fall. In order to win election after election, he came up with the โLadli Behenโ scheme, distributing money directly without
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Tomorrow if Bengaluru sink like Chennai then donโt cry! This is how itโs done! Hennagara Lake, Jigani is being filled by Real Estate Mafia to reclaim land for private villa project! @siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar @osd_cmkarnataka, your attention required! ๐๐ป.
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@historyinmemes What do you mean โdiscovered by British geologist Charles Barrington Brown in 1870โ? People of Guyana, Aboriginals knew about it before 1870!.
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Dear @DKShivakumar sir,. This is the Ecospace Flyover on ORR, a backbone of Bengaluru's IT corridor. The road is in shambles! What do your advisers show you in #BrandBengaluru meetings? It hasn't been tarred in a year!.
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Today at around 4:50 pm, a speeding scooter hit a car on Bomasandra flyover. The scooter rider sustained a head injury. The car driver acted responsibly, admitted the injured person to Narayana Hrudayalaya, and covered the medical expenses. Afterward, the driver went to the
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@ShivAroor Maintenance falls under current government. If @AmitShah & @narendramodi government keep showing similar attitudes, they should resign and retire. They are incapable of ruling!.
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The cover-up started!.Thank you @TOIBengaluru for being the true face of journalism in India!๐
@BlrCityPolice @CPBlr @bellandurutrfps .What's happening on Sarjapur Road? A family in car is being attacked by bike brone assailants! Please help!.The incident happened at 10:30pm at street 1522, Doddakannelli Junction! The couple just reached police station! .#crime #Bengaluru
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How #Freebies Killed Karnataka!.The greed of a few has destroyed the future of generations!.Everything is derailedโno new development. Big announcements, but only on paper. All sectors are witnessing price hikes every three months. Corruption, lawlessness, and political
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We received a disturbing video of a preschool where toddlers are left unattended in a closed room. A senior kid is seen hitting repeatedly a junior school. The school's name is Tenderfoot, Chikkalasandra, Bengaluru- 560061. Please donโt send your kid there! ๐๐ป #childabuse
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This 10 km stretch, responsible for over 60% of Indiaโs software exports, should be the bestโbut it stands as a prime example of political extortion. Itโs time to set things right! @DKShivakumar #BrandBengaluru #ORR #Bengaluru.
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We pay income taxes, property taxes, GST, and now a 2% cess on leisure activities! The government wants to take everything from us and distribute it to those who don't contribute a single penny. Welcome to democracy!.#Karnataka #Freebies
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@BlrCityPolice @CPBlr @bellandurutrfps .What's happening on Sarjapur Road? A family in car is being attacked by bike brone assailants! Please help!.The incident happened at 10:30pm at street 1522, Doddakannelli Junction! The couple just reached police station! .#crime #Bengaluru
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Why is #Bengaluru damaged beyond repair?.Because the systemโs been exploited by politicians โ beyond imagination!. Yet, #BrandBengaluruโฆ.What a beautiful twist in the tale!
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Hon. @rashtrapatibhvn, @narendramodi,@CMofKarnataka & citizens of Karnataka,.Today we are going to tell you the biggest nature scam of Bengaluru in recent times. Where a million years old live hill is being flattened to favour a private builder in collusion with political system!
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#BrandPotholeScamBengaluru.#BrandBengaluru.We have the worst potholes repairs in India but we are proud that we sponsor the growth of both national parties @INCKarnataka and @BJP4India in India! We are the permanent and most reliable ATM for them! We give 40-60% upfront
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The system has started twisting facts to save the Drunk Bouncer. Here is dashcam footage which clearly shows that he was at fault.
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The culprits apprehended. Thank you @bellandurubcp @BlrCityPolice for the swift action. ๐๐ป.@dcpwhitefield
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Since April 2023, life has become costlier for Kannadigas under Congress rule. Hereโs how the common man is bleeding:. โธป.๐ #Transport.โข Bus fares hiked by 15% from Jan 5, 2025.โข New vehicle buyers pay โน500 cess.โข Transport vehicles taxed 3% more. โธป.โก #Utilities.โข
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Finally, someone has shown the guts to sue crooked & corrupt BBMP! ๐.More power to Dr. Kiran!.
A #Bengaluru resident Dr.Kiran has served legal notice to #BBMP, alleging that its failure to maintain basic infrastructure has caused him continuous physical hardship & suffered neck/back pain.He has demanded compensation of 50 lakh to cover medical expenses & emotional distress
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@BlrCityPolice @CPBlr @dcpwhitefield @bellandurubcp Details about the incident:. A drunk biker, reportedly a bouncer at a Koramangala pub, crashed into a family's car, then aggressively confronted them, questioning why they applied the brakes. The incident escalated as he shattered the car's windshield, injuring a 7-month-old.
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Harrowing! People flashing arms on roads of #Bengaluru! KR Puram bridge is visible! Are they same group whose midnight stunt was viral a week ago? .@siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar Sir, .This is not acceptable for IT city! Techies work in night shifts as well!.
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The roads inside Manyata Tech Park are built on lake beds, and they always stay true to their nature! #BengaluruRains.
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Auto Annas are unstoppableโ even Rahul Dravid would struggle to outmaneuver them! They squeeze into every possible gap, making Bengaluruโs traffic even more chaotic. For them, traffic rules seem nonexistent! @blrcitytraffic.
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#EnemyofEconomy.Narendra Modi.5-6 years from now, when India faces a financial crisis, this man will be remembered as one of the architects of its downfall. To secure electoral victories, he has institutionalized reckless freebiesโfeeding 80 crore people with free grains under
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People voted for better roads, infrastructure, and guarantee schemes but @siddaramaiah, and @DKShivakumar are making sure that people remain indulged in emotional issues and forget the right cause that can make Bengaluru a truly global city!.Don't spoil #BrandBengaluru! ๐.
What has happened to law & order in Bengaluru???. Pro kannada groups on a total vandalism spree across central Bengaluru. Smash English Signboards & vandalise property in full public view. cops struggle to maintain order!!
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IT workers relying on bikes for quick commutes are at the mercy of the weather God today in Bengaluru. Hereโs the current scene the at Panathur Railway underpass! #BengaluruRains.
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Bengaluru witnessed its worst #trafficjam in history! And what does the government do about it? They banned #carpooling apps! This shows government priorities! @QuickRidein doesn't get them votes, but auto unions that fleece customers with unauthorized prices do!.Only God can
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Bag snatching in broad daylight in Bengaluru at 9:30 am at Silk Board Junction. @BlrCityPolice from where these folks are getting courage. Please don't lose your guard! ๐.
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If corruption has some synonyms, #BBMP must be one of them! โน7,121 crores were spent in 3yrs to fill the potholes. This is the reason why every government agency is interested in digging in #Bengaluru. This is why you find crores in BBMP engineerโs backyard! @CMofKarnataka
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The restaurant already has a Kannada signboard. Why canโt they have Odia or any other Indian language too? Maybe itโs just a marketing strategy! Theyโre not harming anyone. @siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar, this is not how you build a global city! .
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Roads of Bengaluruโs IT slum. A slum that pays close to 70% cityโs revenue! And their tribute to the state government is used in White topping Central Bengaluru District. And they remain in the slum forever!.#BrandBengaluru #ITSlum ๐ซค.
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Wow!.Our CM has become a hero in Pakistan! ๐๐๐.
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Rescue boats โ in Kendriya Vihar, Yelahanka! .Still, the government won't do anything post-rain! No permanent solution! .#BengaluruRains.#BengaluruFloods .
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Indiaโs highly connected and successful 390 km Delhi Metro was created at a cost of โน95,000 crore. In contrast, BBMP plans to construct an 18 km tunnel road for โน80,000 crore. Is this a recipe for disaster and corruption? #TunnelRoad #BrandBengaluru
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"When a kingdom falls, the worthy rise to lead.".The defunct BBMP roles are ably discharged by @blrcitytraffic! An honest traffic officer! #BrandBengaluru .What a Shame @siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar! .Conduct election! ๐.
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Salute to citizens who helped turn up the fallen tempo truck on Raysandra Road! We are thankful to MLA Shivana and DCM @DKShivakumar for the world-class roads of #BrandBengaluru! ๐ซก.@osd_cmkarnataka @siddaramaiah .
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Bengaluru will become the next Shenzhen!.Thank you, @siddaramaiah and @DKShivakumar. ๐.
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Itโs tragic to witness the helplessness of taxpayers. No accountability, just loot. Even if BBMP repairs it today, it wonโt last 3 months โthe roads are built substandard, far below the budgeted quality. #Bengaluru is broken beyond repair. #BrandBengaluru.
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Thank you @dcpwhitefield, @CPBlr, @BlrCityPolice for the swift action. Action like this instills faith in the system amongst citizens! ๐ @DKShivakumar @siddaramaiah.
@ronmania2009 @east_bengaluru @BlrCityPolice @blrcitytraffic @DCPTrEastBCP Arrested the said accused yesterday night.Strict action underway.
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The thankless job being done by the on-ground soldiers of @blrcitytraffic, managing traffic on Sarjapur Road despite waterlogged conditions! Wish @BBMPCOMM were as dedicated. But can they be? They are an unelected body in a democratic setup!.#BengaluruRains.#BengaluruFloods
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@anandmahindra With politicians and babus eating 60% of the funds, even Mahindra & Mahindra wonโt be able to make it in the next 100 years.
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We invite @Mahindra_Thar, @jimnytrip, and @ForceGurkha4x4 to test their next-gen vehicles on the technical trail built by @siddaramaiah and @DKShivakumar! Live from Chambenhalli Road, Dommasandra, Sarjapur Road. #BengaluruRains.
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@omkarasks Quiet possible! In India, only @IASassociation members and politicians can afford such luxury stuff! Because they sell country inch by inch! ๐.
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Water scarcity in Bengaluru is unprecedented! Many tanker services have stopped due to no water at the source. Othersโ prices have almost doubled. Close to 60% population of Bengaluru survives on Tanker water. Major intervention is required. @siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar
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New to #Bengaluru? Looking for an iconic spot within the cityโs reach? Visit the Stonehenge of Domasandra! A unique architectural marvel that reflects Indiaโs development politics in every layer. A must-visit destination!.เฒ
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You approved high-rises without roads or drainage! Now banning basement parking โ where will people park? No public transport to live car-free. We need a real masterplan! #Bengaluru #BrandBengaluru #BengaluruRains .๐.
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Beku Bekuโฆ.Raste Beku!.@siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar sirs,.Citizens of Bengaluru want roads!.Companies want roads.Children children want roads!.#brandbengaluru .
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This is Electronic City, India's first Special Economic Zone for Information Technology, the heart of Silicon Valley! In the absence of a local body, the onus lies on the local MLA, but he is in a forever honeymoon period!#BrandBengaluru @osd_cmkarnataka.
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A luxury villa layout has emerged between million-year-old hillocks and Hulimavu Lake. Historically, the lakeโs water reached the hills. How did the builder acquire land there? @siddaramaiah sir, the city is being sold to encroachers under your watch! ๐.
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#BengaluruTrafficJam.What has the government done after the unprecedented traffic jam? .There has been no official statement from any minister, MLA, DCM, or CM. The idea of #Carpooling remains an old notion. They simply sit, wait, and watch!. Those who are raising these issues
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Stuck in traffic #gridlock on Sarjapur Road. 1 hour for just 4 km, with 13 km more to go! Hoping to reach by lunchtime. When the system fails, this is the result. When CM @siddaramaiah and DyCM @DKShivakumar focus only on doubling their paychecks, this is what happens!
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Bengaluru isnโt just the โSilicon Valley of Indiaโโitโs the โSilicon Valley of the world.โ Respected @siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar, this isnโt the way to build a global tech hub. Techies shouldnโt have to protest for basic roads! #BrandBengaluru.
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The patrol squad allegedly collects money from panipuri stalls, hotels, bars, clothing stores and shoe stores every day during night patrolling in malleshwaram @BlrCityPolice Kindly take action against these corrupt officers vehicle number KA-02g-4712 .
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#EnemyOfEconomy. Nitin Gadkari. As middle-class Indians struggle with unprecedented inflation and economic distress, Nitin Gadkariโs policies have intensified financial burdens. 1๏ธโฃ Excessive Toll Collection.โขTolls continue to be collected even on roads where loans are fully
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Given governmentโs apathy towards East Bengaluru and giving the new airport near to KIA. Hosur Airport will greatly benefit East and South Bengaluru!
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Revelation: @kmfnandinimilk curd is far better than @akshayakalpa curd. While Nandini tastes closer to homemade curd, the other tastes like ice cream without sugar! โOrganicโ is the biggest marketing sham of our time!
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Soundharya (23 years) died today with her daughter Suviksha (9 months) due to electrocution while walking near Hopefarm! @NammaBESCOM's dangling wire took a young life! When will our metros get underground electric wires, @narendramodi? Sir, does your smart city plan have this
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If the government canโt maintain the Silk Board, one of the Char Dhams of #BengaluruTraffic, one rain is enough to flood it! Why dream of imposing new taxes in Bengaluru? #BengaluruRains @siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar.
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Another tax for Bengaluru after OTT levies!.Now, an additional 1-2% tax on your e-commerce purchases!. With minimal public infrastructure upkeep in the cityโs IT corridors, this new tax will be a burden for workers putting in 70+ hours a week at their jobs and 15+ hours stuck in
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People mocked us when we said #Bengaluru roads wonโt last three months. Why would they? Politicians and Sarkari Babus pocket 60% of the funds. Hereโs the proof โ this road was tarred just a month ago!.#BrandBengaluru
@MALimbavali This is what happens when Quality is not maintained. Even in 2025, we cannot lay a proper road. Halanayakanahalli Lake road laid 1 month back. Asphalt is coming off. Nobody Cares. Money Gone. @east_bengaluru @PCMohanMP @TheLakeRoadGuys @ArvindLBJP @DKShivakumar @ICCCBengaluru
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Protests for Roads in #Bengaluru.The life of a techie in Bengaluru: work 10-12 hours, spend 4-5 hours in traffic on weekdays, and protest for non-existent roads! Citizens of Gattahalli and Chikkanayakanahalli are protesting against substandard roads! @siddaramaiah
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The traffic horror on ORR - Sarjapur is unprecedented today! A guy took 3 hours to cover 6 km.!.@blrcitytraffic what's happening!.@DKShivakumar sir, is it a ploy to justify #CongestionTax?.Fix the road & traffic first before anything!. #TrafficJam #bengalurutraffic
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Proof that @blrcitytraffic is one of the most active departments in Bengaluru, diligently carrying out their duties. They step in to fulfill BBMP's responsibilities like filling potholes, cleaning waterlogged drains, and managing traffic on poorly planned roads. They are truly
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50 - 75% job reservation for locals in Karnataka! .Blessings in disguise!.It will push companies to declutter Bengaluru! More permanent work-from-home jobs! Other cities will grow! Finally, Bengaluru will be saved! India will become Germany!๐.
Big news ๐จ๐จ๐จ. #Karnataka cabinet approves draft bill mandating 50% reservation for locals in management jobs, 75% in non-management categories. What do you think ?.
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The state of traffic jam today in Bengaluru. The cab driver was having his lunch on the way! .This will be conveniently ignored by @siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar government. Because the problem of #Bengaluru doesn't affect their power! #BrandBengaluru .
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Dear @BBMPCOMM and @BBMPAdmn,. You've called upon citizen groups to report lake and Rajakaluve encroachments. Here's the biggest encroachment of the year. A prominent builder is developing a tech park on the Rajakaluve and the buffer zone of Bellandur Lake, a potential disaster
The Prestige Group is building a large office building in Bellandur, Bangalore East. The plot area is 33 acres and 32 guntas, and the total built-up area is 3,80,550.56 SQM. The building will have three blocks:. โขBuilding 01: Basement, ground floor, 10 upper floors (Wing A,
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New day, another lake is being killed by land sharks in #Bengaluru. Doddanekundi lake bed is being levelled to suppress the buffer zone inside lake. This will enable private builders build residential complex on its buffer zone. Who will save this lake @CMofKarnataka @CPBlr?
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Mahadevapura contributes the most to Bengaluruโs tax collection still @siddaramaiah @DKShivakumar chose to give Zero for its development. Why this partiality? Roads are full of potholes, no footpaths, frequent power cuts, all ongoing projects are halted! This is #BrandBengaluru!
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Roads of #BrandBengaluru.So Elegantโฆ.So Beautifulโฆ.Just looking like a Wow! .Wow! Wow! Wow!.@DKShivakumar
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Patriots who are blaming us that we are damaging #BrandBengaluru being crafted by Hon. DCM @DKShivakumar by posting bad roads footage! We agree with you! But, why can't you question whom you voted for? #ITSlum .
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Praying for Chennai! ๐๐ฝ Water, water everywhere, but no water to drink! Unplanned Indian Metros are a bane towards the 5 trillion dollar economy! #ChennaiFloods.
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Karnataka, which has the highest road tax in the country, charging up to 18% tax on new vehicles, is running out of cash to repair its roads in its capital, Bengaluru, which aspires to be a global hub of innovation. @INCIndia @RahulGandhi, your #freebies policy has made cash-rich
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Over 80% of all global IT offices are located in Bengaluru! Yet, @DKShivakumar and @siddaramaiah allocated 0 cr to Mahadevapura and a mere 5 cr to Anekal, which houses close to 70% of the IT workforce. This reflects the priorities of our government! Can you name a single 100m.
The King of IT โค๏ธ Not only in India but to the World ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ
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We received an extreme #RoadRage footage involving a cab driver dated 5 Aug 2024 from Whitefield. Why are people in #Bengaluru turning so intolerant? @BlrCityPolice @CPBlr .Incident as shared by the victim, @dhanushg2077:. โOn August 5th, 2024, I was involved in a horrifying road
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This is what you get when citizens run after freebies! They are getting free bus rides but have no roads to travel on! India needs quality education more than anything else to learn to differentiate between what is right & wrong! Roads of #BrandBengaluru.
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ORR - Nagwara to Hebbal can't handle even a single rain! Why? @DKShivakumar is still deciding whether to fill potholes or build a tunnel road. 25% of the government's tenure is over! Is this really #BrandBengaluru? #BengaluruRains.
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Respected @narendramodi sir,.Since you are in Mahadevapura today, please visit Sarjapura road and see Carmelaram bridge. You will feel pride after seeing dilapidated bridge!.#EastBrngaluru #Mahadevapura #ModiinMahadevapura
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We got access to one more horrific video from the same incident where the goons jumped on the car after chasing it for 5km to the coupleโs society. We salute the couple for their courage in exposing them. If you face any such challenge reach out to us. We are there for you!
Horrific incident reported on Sarjapur road near Sofas & More around 3 am today. Miscreant riders collided purposefully to a couple traveling in car. They chased the car for 5km till their society in Chikkanayakanahalli. Don't open your car in night. Use dash cam. @BlrCityPolice.
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Life is Beautiful in #BrandBengaluru!.Hosa Road / Central Jail Road where star criminals ply! @DKShivakumar .
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Congratulations @DKShivakumar sir! .Your #BrandBengaluru Jumla has attained a #PeakBengaluru moment! While the revenue generated by the city is getting diverted to electoral politics & freebies at the expense of #Bengaluruโs development, it is doing unrepairable damage to the
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Roads in Bengaluruโs IT Corridor!.Get a life changing experience. Thanks @MALimbavali @ArvindLBJP, @DKShivakumar @osd_cmkarnataka! ๐.Please come on the tractor or JCB to have a safe experience! .#BrandBengaluru.๐ Doddakanelli Chikkanayakanahalli Rd.
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Another evening, another downpour. While ministers relax in their cozy bungalows in the CBD, hardworking IT workers wade through flooded roads โ thanks to the absence of even basic infrastructure like proper roads and drainage. #BrandBengaluru, truly!.#BengaluruRains
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Residents of Rayasandra and Gattahalli, including citizens from 15 apartment complexes, protested today demanding basic necessities like proper roads, sanitation, water supply, and street lights. This video shows sewage water flowing from apartments and layouts onto the roads,
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Property tax hiked again in #Bengaluru!.This time by around 35%โto include a garbage collection fee for garbage that never gets collected. Welcome to the British-era-style Collection Republic!.Free Bhagya has turned into Durbhagya (misfortune)!.#Freebies #BrandBengaluru
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From #40PercentSarkara to #60PercentSarkaraโwhat progress! Bengaluru is now a premium ATM for political parties, just like Mumbai. A massive infrastructure budget, yet the city still boasts world-class potholes, vanishing footpaths, and a revolutionary waste management system
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15 months, and not a single pothole has been filled in #Bengaluru! All our taxes are going towards pampering freeloaders while the rest is lining the pockets of the politician-bureaucrat-builder nexus. We're facing price hikes and new taxes amidst rampant fund misappropriation.
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Would you believe it if we showed you proof of Dubai ๐ inside Bengaluru? This is a big slap to critics who were questioning @DKShivakumar, asking โWhere is Dubai?โ Here is Dubai, just 2 km away from Wipro Headquarters! #BrandBengaluru #BengaluruRains.
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