Don't blame Bengaluru.

Hello readers

Hope you are doing great.

I was in Bangalore the silicon valley of India, when I realized the world is flat.

-Thomas Friedman.

So, it is a time to bring out our jackets strolls and those thick bed-sheets out, Yes the winter is here.Winters are cozy in Bengaluru, but still this city  is losing its charm. If we think about some reasons, Some things would definitely just strike our brains like the increasing garbage problems, the vehicular population, the flooding problems during rains and the infamous and the most dangerous foam waters flowing on to the roads.

Well what is our immediate reaction, it is that grim disappointed face you put on and stare at the television and you see some politician talk, you quickly change the channel as you think these guys are just useless and not doing anything for the city, and bring that old charm back.

OK, now let us talk about some questions why is there an increase in the vehicles in Bengaluru which reminds you that visit to Delhi, why do you feel choked and hesitant when your friend calls you to his/her house which is considerably far from your house. 

The reason is you feel fatigued by just waiting on the roads for hours together and do nothing.

Now why is there an unrest in all of us and there begins the blame game.

Everybody wants Bengaluru for some reasons. This city provides numerous opportunities for the aspirants who want to build a Prospective career. There are millions of people who come to this city for a dedicated purpose, which is appreciated. But show no respect towards this city which is providing endless opportunities for these people. 

It’s just a blame game what people usually do here. This is very saddening. Traffic, pollution, garbage issues etc. These are the routine and household dialogues what we use on a daily basis in this city. Our intention has to be pure when we are residing at a particular place it shall be our duty to respect and protect that particular place. But when it comes to Bengaluru Its been taken for granted. Its been used to the maximum possible extent without any concern. 

When people travel from all parts of the world to Bengaluru definitely we have to face problems which are elementary. Instead of blaming or grumbling about the issues- solutions have to be found out. The maximum capacity of this city to hold vehicles is about a lakh. This was when the city was being carved. But later the city saw a drastic change within no time it developed much quicker. The growth was anticipated earlier where a proper planning could have been done. Since things have gone too far, we have to act quickly to save this charming city.

Bengaluru is now considered as a mini world, where you get to see people from all around the world.

When we think of solutions, we came up with some like :

Why is Bengaluru considered as the only major IT hub? which leads to so many complicated problems and traffic congestion why not divide these IT hubs to different states in India and maintain a balance so that we can reduce the floating population.

From the Government aspect: We agree that Bengaluru city is the capital and it should hold all the functional and productive aspects of our state, but should there not be some respective departments which work on their own in their home towns, this will help the people of these smaller districts and villages getting their things done in their own places and avoid  travelling here each time which is not so wise.

The people aspect:Finally it all comes to us as we are the people who live here each day, as we clean our homes we have to take initiatives and give a helping hand to solve civic problems instead of blaming the city for the way it has changed.

Thanks for your time, have a nice day.

Living with hope Tejus R.S and Harish Murthy.