Crumbling infra: Residents hope new govt will bring Bengaluru's glory back

The city's traffic, however helpful a reason for being late to work, is a sticky point for every government

Church Street in central Bengaluru has all the earmarks of an European road — a flawlessly laid road, adequate walking space on the footpath and good lighting. The road that connects it to the parallel Mahatma Gandhi Road, on the other hand, has glaring potholes and dug up vents for pipes — a nightmare for vehicle users and walkers.

The street is symbolic of the aspiration of Bengaluru with active citizen participation and how it is half met by successive governments.

“The city has suffered for 20 years as successive central governments have neglected Bengaluru. This is because in the recent past