Krishna Byre Gowda
Bengaluru: Bengaluru development minister Krishna Byre Gowda has sought action against civic officials after a survey found that over 60% of streetlights—140 of 222—on the Hudson Circle–Mysore Bank Circle–Chalukya Circle corridor were non-functional or missing. The survey found 107 of 155 lights on the SBI Circle–Chalukya Circle stretch were non-functional, while 33 of 67 lights between Halasuru Gate Police Station Circle and SBI Circle were either non-functional or missing. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest Bengaluru news.
Gowda said Bengaluru’s problems often stem from poor accountability rather than a lack of funds or officials. Calling the corridor a vital route connecting Majestic, the City Civil Court, Vidhana Soudha and other key locations, Gowda said street lighting is a basic municipal service linked to public safety. Despite repeated instructions and warnings, some officials and contractors appeared unconcerned about streetlight maintenance. Gowda directed the chief commissioner and Central Corporation commissioner to take action against those responsible. Download the TOI App.