HSR extension residents to march against civic apathy on Nov 16; prepare a list of short-term demands!

Inspired by the recent Mahadevapura protest, the areas bordering HSR Layout are rising to voice their concerns this Sunday, November 16 at 9am. The areas of neglect that they are focussing on are Harlur, Somasundrapalya, Silver County Road and Kudlu.

With hashtags like #IPaidTaxForThis, #KillBill, #RoadFrequentlyTravelled and #OurLifeMatters, the residents, largely from apartments, have come together to “Fight4Right”.  Several resident welfare associations in the areas have teamed up for this citizens march against civic apathy by the politicians and the authorities.

Despite informing, educating and complaining to the politicians and civic officials for years, the residents have not been able to develop their area that is “worse than a slum”.

According to Lalithamba BV of Kudlu Hosapalya Somasundrapalya and Parangipalya Residents Welfare Association (KHSSP), some of their demands are as follows:

1. Tar all the bad roads and fix potholes immediately.

2. Make all the footpaths safe for pedestrians.

3. Address traffic congestion as pollution is high.

4. Create alternative routes for public from Somasundarapalya to Haralur Road.

5. Fix KCDC stink and garbage disposal issues.

6. Quickly revive and open Somasundarapalya Lake for public use.

7. Fence Mangammanapalya lake and divert sewage from entering the water body.

8. Install drains that are not present in Ward 190 on an immediate basis on both sides of the roads.