The Reddit user's contribution of the deteriorating Bangalore infrastructure hit a chord with residents and ruled concerns about the declining quality of life in the city. The user who moved to Bangalore from Andhra Pradesh in 2019 initially fell in love with the city, but now believes that “Bangalore is slowly dying because of the negligence of people in power”.
The post, which gained traction online, throws light into deteriorating conditions in Hormav, location in the city. The user describes the gloomy reality of frequent power outages, the unpredictable water supply that comes only once a week for barely several hours, and roads that are in a state of complete resistance. “Even villages in India have better infrastructure than many parts of this city,” they lamented.
The caused concerns reflect growing frustration among Bangalore inhabitants regarding the unsuccessful city infrastructure. Although Bangalore is an Indian IT capital and the main economic center, it continues to fight basic civic equipment. Reports of unplanned urban expansion, poor management and insufficient responsibility have only joined dissatisfaction.
In response to the post, several users dealt with similar complaints, and many agreed that the city's infrastructure was more impaired than improved. Some have stressed that other areas, including Whitefield, Electronic City and Belllandur, face similar problems, especially with water lack of water and crumbling roads. “I am not a native, but I feel that the newly built area outside the city, such as Hormavau, Whitefield, should be inspired by the South and West Bengalur and plan it as in these areas, most people who have voice in this city are a completely different world.”
“Power cuts are especially the worst compared to other large cities. I don't even have an inverter in my house in Delhi and I face PowerCut once a year. We have PowerCuts here in Bangalore every other day,” another user said.
Experts attribute these problems to rapid urbanization that surpasses civic planning. Bangalore's population has increased exponentially over the years, leading to increased pressure on basic services. Relying on the water supply of tankers, frequent traffic jams and floods during the monsoons also revealed gaps in the city administration.
With the Karnataka government under pressure to deal with these concerns, citizens demand urgent reforms in infrastructure management. Many people believe that if serious steps are not taken, Bangalore risk the loss of its reputation as a leading global technology city.
