Karnataka orders pothole repairs in Bengaluru within a week, citing infrastructure criticism and launching major road and transit projects.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ordered all potholes in Bengaluru to be filled within one week, directing immediate repairs using white-topping for long-term durability. The state government is advancing a major road development plan, including white-topping 500 km of roads at ₹4,000 crore, with 148 km already underway. Black-topping is ongoing on 350 km, and ₹1,100 crore has been allocated for asphalting 550 km. The government has filled over 10,000 potholes, citing a prior court affidavit that acknowledged around 20,000 potholes. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar criticized BJP MPs for failing to secure central funds despite Bengaluru electing five, and highlighted plans for an 113-km elevated corridor and 40 km of tunnels. The government also formed five new corporations to improve governance and invited public reporting of road issues.