The debate over Bengaluru ’s infrastructure took a new turn this week after Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw , Biocon’s chairperson, slammed the government and city administration for “shoddy work,” pointing to potholes and garbage problems that drew the attention of a visiting Chinese guest.

Mansoor Khan, former Karnataka minister, responded on X, welcoming constructive criticism but questioning why Shaw’s outrage seemed focused only on Karnataka . He noted that when similar issues arise in Maharashtra or other BJP-ruled states, the blame is usually shifted to contractors. Khan also highlighted broader concerns, including unfair GST policies and funding delays for Bengaluru’s metro by the central government, arguing that selective concern weakened the credibility of her criticism.

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