A city of over 6 million... and a small minority (viz. IT/BT bigwigs) trying to call the shots, The 'Neo-Brahminism' being perpetrated by the likes of Narayana Murthy of Infy, is a recipie for widening the wedge btwn people. And then there is this attitude of the immigrants, particularly the notrh indians towards the 'local' types. Bangalore is a bourgeoning economy not solely due to IT/BT. In fact its not even the third highest contributor to the states economy. The garments industry is the largest employer of the city why doesnt anybody talk bout raising their standard of living but raise such a hue and cry about techies stuck in traffic jams? why dont they take public transport??? If the garment girls whose work shifts are much ore stringent, can make do with the public ransport cant the techies do the same? When the majority of the city (96% roughly) is made to serve the interest of the minority, When the immigrant minority is insensitive to the local languag and culture, Disintegration is imminent.Bangalore is not Mr. Dave Gowda but the Narayana Murthy types!
RE:The real danger that confronts Bangalore
by A.H. Venkatachalam on Oct 26, 2005 04:15 PM Permalink
Forget Narayanamurthy.Just answer these questions. Why have the Bangalore roads been ROTTING for so many years now? Why are the potholes, pits and humps not repaired? Do they not cause accidents? Who are responsible for these accidents? The senior citizens and disabled persons cannot walk on foothpaths as they are uneven and damaged.Who is responsible for this? What are the Corporators doing with the money given for upkeep and maintenance of roads?Is there no audit? If there is, is there no monitoring agency as to how the work is carried out?Why should citizens pay taxes if as a reward they are compelled to risk their lives,young and old, because of the insensitivity of leaders, Government agencies and Corporators?Why should citizens and those who pay heavy taxes suffer this torture and tension on roads?Are the politicians and leaders like Deve Gowda who talk about welfare of citizens night and day from over roof tops and public platforms not answerable?If IT Czars evince some interest in these matters, why do these people feel jealous of them? Why do these leaders consider a social activity as interference in their affairs?Is Karnataka their monopoly? Are its citizens fools?
