A civic problem that stays unresolved for years can eventually test anyone’s patience. In Bengaluru, one resident decided to stop waiting for a solution and took responsibility for a local issue himself.His decision has now sparked a discussion online, with social media users praising the initiative while others questioned why citizens should have to pay for basic public infrastructure.
Issue near Koramangala society
Siddharth Dialani, a Bengaluru-based CEO and IIT alumnus, said a footpath near his society in Koramangala had been broken for years.He claimed that he had approached BBMP, emailed GBA, raised a ticket and contacted the WhatsApp helpline but did not receive a response.
He spends ₹2,700 on the work
After his attempts through official channels did not yield a response, Dialani arranged for the damaged stretch to be repaired.He said the work cost him ₹2,700, including labour charges and cement. A ramp was also built as part of the repair.According to Dialani, the new ramp makes the stretch easier to use for parents with strollers and senior citizens on wheelchairs.
A bigger idea for Bengaluru
Dialani tagged Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Mohandas Pai and Nikhil Kamath in his X post.He suggested working together to take a similar effort to other parts of Bengaluru.What people said onlineThe post received different reactions from users.Some praised Dialani’s decision, while one person suggested that such expenses should qualify for a full tax write-off.Another user questioned why people should have to spend their own money on civic facilities after paying taxes. Dialani said he was surprised that the matter had not been addressed despite his attempts to report it through official channels.A different user advised against independently carrying out such repairs, arguing that laws can make it difficult for people who try to help with civic work themselves.Disclaimer: The information in this article is based on publicly available social media posts. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made in the post.Thumb image: X