BBMP acts in 30 minutes after IAS steps in, selective response sparks outrage from ignored residents
After being stonewalled by the BBMP for days, the situation worsened when contractors allegedly tried to mislead the authorities by sending photos of a different location, falsely claiming the area had already been cleared.
- Jul 28, 2025,
- Updated Jul 28, 2025 8:03 PM IST
A viral social media post has reignited public debate on the unequal responsiveness of civic bodies after a Bengaluru resident shared their frustrating experience with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) over uncleared roadwork debris.
The resident, in a detailed post, described how road repairs on their street a month ago left behind a pile of debris, which BBMP failed to clear despite repeated complaints. “They just dumped everything on the footpath and ignored it for a week,” the user wrote.
After being stonewalled by the BBMP for days, the situation worsened when contractors allegedly tried to mislead the authorities by sending photos of a different location, falsely claiming the area had already been cleared.
With no other option, the residents sought help from an IAS officer living in a nearby lane. Though she worked in a different department, she visited the site, took photographs, and left quietly.
What happened next stunned the neighbourhood. “Within 30 minutes, a lorry full of workers showed up, cleaned everything up, took photos, and left,” the post stated.
The incident has triggered widespread online discussion about the role of influence and hierarchy in public service delivery. “It’s crazy how influence works here,” the user concluded. “We were ignored for weeks, but the moment an IAS officer stepped in, BBMP sprang into action like their life depended on it.”
The post has struck a nerve among Bengaluru citizens, with many echoing similar experiences of being disregarded by civic bodies unless someone with authority intervenes. Civic activists are calling for greater transparency and accountability from municipal authorities to ensure equitable service for all residents — regardless of status.
A viral social media post has reignited public debate on the unequal responsiveness of civic bodies after a Bengaluru resident shared their frustrating experience with the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) over uncleared roadwork debris.
The resident, in a detailed post, described how road repairs on their street a month ago left behind a pile of debris, which BBMP failed to clear despite repeated complaints. “They just dumped everything on the footpath and ignored it for a week,” the user wrote.
After being stonewalled by the BBMP for days, the situation worsened when contractors allegedly tried to mislead the authorities by sending photos of a different location, falsely claiming the area had already been cleared.
With no other option, the residents sought help from an IAS officer living in a nearby lane. Though she worked in a different department, she visited the site, took photographs, and left quietly.
What happened next stunned the neighbourhood. “Within 30 minutes, a lorry full of workers showed up, cleaned everything up, took photos, and left,” the post stated.
The incident has triggered widespread online discussion about the role of influence and hierarchy in public service delivery. “It’s crazy how influence works here,” the user concluded. “We were ignored for weeks, but the moment an IAS officer stepped in, BBMP sprang into action like their life depended on it.”
The post has struck a nerve among Bengaluru citizens, with many echoing similar experiences of being disregarded by civic bodies unless someone with authority intervenes. Civic activists are calling for greater transparency and accountability from municipal authorities to ensure equitable service for all residents — regardless of status.