No roads, no tax: Residents protest against civic issues
Fed up with potholes and flooded streets, Varthur residents in Bengaluru hit the roads chanting "No roads, no tax!"
Their protest—marching through waterlogged lanes—quickly caught fire on social media, with videos spreading fast and sparking citywide conversation about civic issues.
Individual Tax Payers Forum backs residents
Locals say the government has ignored basic infrastructure for too long, leading to major flooding earlier this October.
Even after state orders to fix things, not much has changed.
The Individual Tax Payers Forum is backing residents by asking the Chief Minister to pause property taxes until real improvements happen.
Residents demand full audit of civic projects
This isn't just about potholes—it's about years of poor planning and neglect.
While Deputy CM DK Shivakumar promised quick repairs, many residents aren't convinced.
They're pushing for a full audit of civic projects and real infrastructure upgrades before they agree to pay property taxes again.