A viral clip circulating on social media has reignited frustration over Bengaluru’s deteriorating infrastructure, particularly in the city’s IT hub. The footage, shared by a resident, shows pedestrians struggling through a dust-laden, uneven road near EcoSpace, a major tech park on Outer Ring Road. Vehicles kick up thick clouds of dust, while metro construction by Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (BMRCL) looms in the background.

Tagging Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge, the user vented anger over the state of the area, questioning if the government was deliberately driving IT firms out. “If yes, say so openly. Don’t make them suffer like this,” the post read.

The video has sparked mixed reactions on X (formerly Twitter). While some users slammed the government for failing to fix Bengaluru’s roads, others defended the ongoing development, arguing that large-scale projects inevitably create temporary inconveniences. One user expressed disappointment, saying, “I thought DK Shivakumar would improve the city, but there’s no change.” Another compared the situation to rural India: “This looks like a dusty Bihar backroad. What have they done to Bengaluru’s charm?”

Despite the backlash, some pointed out systemic flaws in city planning, emphasizing that Bengaluru’s infrastructure struggles stem from its rapid expansion and growing IT workforce. With metro projects and roadworks intensifying, residents fear these challenges will persist for the foreseeable future.

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