Karnataka Minister Rebukes Officials Over Bengaluru Development Plans

Bengaluru – In a stern address to senior bureaucrats, a Karnataka minister demanded accountability for ongoing development projects, asking, “Are you working to ruin Bengaluru?” The minister’s remarks came during a review meeting of city‑wide infrastructure initiatives. He warned that any negligence could set back the capital’s growth trajectory and urged officials to adhere strictly to approved plans. The confrontation highlights growing concerns within the state government about the pace and quality of urban development in the tech hub. No further details on specific projects were disclosed, and officials have not publicly responded to the minister’s criticism.