Bengaluru: A differently abled woman fell into a pothole on a waterlogged road in Bengaluru. The video of the incident was widely shared which triggered a social media outrage. Sharing the video on Tuesday, HD Deve Gowda’s political party Janata Dal (Secular) also criticised CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar over city’s ‘crumbling infrastructure’.
The video was shared by the official X handle of JD(S). As per the video shared on social media, the incident took place in Varthur area of Bengaluru. JD(S) captioned the video, “Welcome to *Brand Bengaluru*! Where a physically challenged woman falling into a pothole during heavy rains is just another day in paradise. While @siddaramaiah & @DKShivakumar keep patting themselves on the back for their ‘visionary’ governance, the city’s crumbling infrastructure is doing all the talking. BBMP’s mastery in turning roads into death traps is unmatched. *Bravo* on setting new standards of neglect and irresponsibility. #BrandBengaluru #INCKarnataka #AccountabilityWhere? #InfrastructureCrisis”
Welcome to *Brand Bengaluru*! Where a physically challenged woman falling into a pothole during heavy rains is just another day in paradise. While @siddaramaiah & @DKShivakumar keep patting themselves on the back for their ‘visionary’ governance, the city’s crumbling… pic.twitter.com/qoVebti6Fd
— Janata Dal Secular (@JanataDal_S) October 22, 2024
BJP also slams K’taka govt
Sharing the video of the incident, BJP’s national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla tweeted, “State of Affairs in Karnataka especially in Bengaluru thanks to Congress. A physically challenged woman recently fell into a pothole in Varthur. Loot, Jhooth & Scoot model of Khata Khat politics has ruined Karnataka infrastructure, law and order and financial situation. Will Siddharamiah & Shivkumar take responsibility?”
State of Affairs in Karnataka especially in Bengaluru thanks to Congress
A physically challenged woman recently fell into a pothole in Varthur
Loot, Jhooth & Scoot model of Khata Khat politics has ruined Karnataka infrastructure, law and order and financial situation
Will… pic.twitter.com/YtYPmohbm8
— Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) October 22, 2024
Siddaramaiah govt to ‘provide compensation’
After the video was widely shared on social media and caught public attention, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that his government will compensate for the loss caused by natural calamities. He added that he was closely monitoring all rain-related mishaps in the state. “We will provide compensation for loss caused by natural calamities resulting from rainfall. We are monitoring rain-related disasters and are making all necessary preparations. A site survey is also underway,” the Chief Minister said.
