Flooded Bengaluru: Political Rhetoric and Government's Response

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy criticized the Congress-led government in Karnataka for the recent floods in Bengaluru, likening it to Venice. While he blamed the administration for negligence, IT Minister Priyank Kharge asserted that significant funds are allocated to improve infrastructure amidst the growing city's challenges.

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy has lambasted the Congress government in Karnataka over the handling of the heavy rainfall that has led to massive flooding in Bengaluru. Addressing the media on Tuesday, Kumaraswamy compared the dire situation in the city to Venice, Italy, reiterating that several neighborhoods remain submerged in water.

The minister highlighted the plight of residents who are now compelled to find refuge in hotels, coupled with extensive crop damage as a result of the deluge. Criticizing the state's management, he remarked, "The Congress administration has transformed Bengaluru into a flooded Venice, with people navigating the streets in boats. The city, once envisioned as a future Singapore, has regrettably become an inundated Brand Bengaluru."

Furthermore, Kumaraswamy raised concerns over the recent fatalities in Kengeri, challenging the government's accountability. He accused the ruling party of being preoccupied with political games, disregarding the grave consequences faced by its citizens. Meanwhile, Karnataka's IT Minister Priyank Kharge recognized the recurring issue of infrastructural challenges in a burgeoning city like Bengaluru. He assured that the government is committed to addressing these concerns, noting a Rs 30,000 crore allocation for city development. A committee chaired by the Deputy Chief Minister seeks to identify deficiencies in civic amenities within industrial and tech zones.

(With inputs from agencies.)