Over 50,000 families residing in Kithaganur and Halehalli Panchayat limits, located on the outskirts of the Mahadevapura Zone in Bengaluru, have come together to demand urgent civic interventions. The KR Puram Constituency Association Welfare Federation has addressed an open letter to the Panchayat Development Officer (PDO), with copies sent to key officials, including local MLAs (Members of Legislative Assembly), MPs (Members of Parliament), ministers, and civic authorities like BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike), BWSSB (Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board), and BESCOM (Bangalore Electric Supply Company Limited).The letter highlights 16 pressing issues that residents claim have been neglected for years despite repeated appeals. VP Krishna, the Founder of the Federation, emphasised the urgency of these demands, stating, “Our daily lives are severely disrupted due to poor infrastructure and lack of basic amenities. It’s time the authorities take responsibility and act on these long-pending issues.”
One of the primary concerns raised by the residents is the dire state of roads across the Kithaganuru and Halehalli limits. The roads are riddled with potholes, posing a constant risk of accidents, and residents demanded immediate repairs to ensure safe commuting.
The lack of an online e-Khata service has also been a significant hurdle for property owners. Residents pointed out that the service has been suspended for over a decade, leaving many properties in limbo.
Other critical demands include daily garbage collection, better street lighting, a stormwater drainage system, and access to the Cauvery water supply. The letter also calls for improved public facilities, such as a police station, a post office, a public health centre, and BMTC bus services to connect the area to metro stations and other parts of the city.
Education and recreation were also key points in the letter. The residents urged the government to strengthen local government schools by adding classrooms and approving higher classes up to the 10th standard. They also demanded the establishment of a sports arena and public park for community activities.
The federation has requested that public grievance meetings be held every third Saturday to address residents’ concerns directly. “We are not asking for luxury but for basic amenities to lead a dignified life,” added a resident.
