B’luru video shows physically challenged woman struggling on waterlogged street
Bengaluru: A heart-wrenching video from Bengaluru has sparked outrage on social media, once again highlighting the city’s crumbling infrastructure. The footage, which has gone viral, shows a physically challenged woman struggling to cross a flooded street in Varthur, a locality on the city's eastern outskirts.
The video, shared by Karnataka Portfolio on X, captures the moment the woman, clearly in distress, is stuck in knee-deep water while passersby rush to help her. As the bystanders pull her out of the water-filled pothole, another person hands her crutches. She then limps toward her scooter, which was left standing in the middle of the flooded road.
The accompanying post expressed frustration at the authorities for their seeming lack of accountability. "It is shocking and heartbreaking to see what the people of Mahadevapura have to endure, despite contributing over ₹1,000 crore in taxes," the post said. "The administration seems more focused on hollow promises and public relations than addressing real safety concerns."
The distressing incident has reignited public anger over Bengaluru’s failing infrastructure, with many taking to social media to voice their concerns. One user commented, “Even for an able-bodied person, it’s hard to ride a bike safely on these roads, let alone someone with physical disabilities. The city’s roads aren’t just unsafe—they’re a danger to life.”
Another added, “Bangalore's roads are in worse condition than some rural areas. The corruption is out in the open, and the administration doesn’t seem to care.”
The video has also touched on other sensitive issues, with some people linking it to the ongoing debates around language in the city. One comment remarked, “Bengaluru is happy with Kannada—non-Kannada,” pointing to recent discussions about whether non-locals should learn the local language, though the connection between the two remains unclear.
Adding to the city’s infrastructure woes, Bengaluru is currently grappling with unpredictable weather patterns. The Meteorological Department has forecasted moderate to heavy rainfall for the region, with warnings for thunderstorms and downpours across Karnataka and neighbouring states.
A physically challenged woman recently fell into a pothole in Varthur, a tragic incident that has left utterly speechless. It is shocking and heartbreaking to witness the deteriorating conditions, the people of Mahadevapura, endure, despite contributing over ₹1000 crore in… pic.twitter.com/dvkpetU3fr
— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) October 21, 2024
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Won't contest bypolls until EC prevents fake voting: Mayawati
Lucknow (PTI): BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday alleged irregularities in voting in the recent Uttar Pradesh bypolls and said her party will not contest by-elections in future, particularly in the state, "until Election Commission takes measures to prevent fake voting".
By-elections to nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh were held on November 20 and results of it were declared on Saturday. Bahujan Samaj Party contested all nine seats but failed to win any.
"In the bypolls held for nine assembly seats in Uttar Pradesh, there is widespread discussion about the votes cast and the results announced yesterday. I am not saying this myself; it is a common perception among people that earlier, during elections conducted with ballot papers, fake votes were cast by misusing the system, often through fraud," Mayawati said in a press conference here.
"Now, similar practices are being carried out using EVMs, which is a matter of deep sorrow and concern for democracy," the former UP chief minister said.
Not only this, but these activities are now being executed more openly, especially during by-elections, as opposed to general elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, she claimed.
"We recently witnessed this in the Uttar Pradesh bypolls. Similar concerns have also been raised regarding the recent general elections in Maharashtra. This is a major warning bell for democracy in our country," she said.
"Given this situation, our party has decided that until the Election Commission of India takes strict measures to prevent fake voting, we will not participate in any by-elections across the country, particularly in Uttar Pradesh. I am specifically referring to by-elections here," Mayawati said.
As far as general elections are concerned, she continued, there is a somewhat better safeguard because the fear of power changing hands makes the ruling party more cautious.
"In general elections, it is not guaranteed that the party in power will return to power and another party may take over. This fear keeps the government machinery somewhat restrained," she added.
Considering all these factors, our party will contest general elections for the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and local bodies with full preparation and strength, Mayawati stressed.
In the bypolls, the BJP and its ally RLD together won seven seats while Samajwadi Party candidates emerged victorious on two.
