Development takes a backseat here

Hence, the segment is more underdeveloped compared to the rest of the City. Uncleared garbage, lack of civic amenities and the inaccessibility of the local MLA were the major complaints in the constituency.

“The Yeshwantpur constituency comprises five BBMP wards, three Zilla Panchayats and 14 Gram Panchayats,” said Ravindra, a BJP loyalist.

Traffic woes

Kengeri Satellite Town is plagued by traffic congestion and the situation is aggravated with the addition of vehicles everyday along Mysore Road.

“Pedestrians who have to cross the Mysore Road have a harrowing experience as there is no provision of footpaths and the traffic movement is not regulated in the township,” said Shivakumar, a resident.

Land sharks

In Ullalu, people face a different problem that has turned their life upside down. Land sharks in a new revenue layout have made the lives of 60-odd families miserable.
The families constantly fear for their lives and belongings, as they have been asked to move out of the only piece of land they own, rued Suresh, a small bakery owner.