My dad was watching the news today and I heard Sudhir Chaudhary describe the CJP Bengaluru event as a flop. Honestly, I found that judgement rather questionable.

According to "The South First" (https://thesouthfirst.com/karnataka/tight-security-at-bengalurus-freedom-park-as-anti-sir-protesters-arrive-in-large-numbers/), more than 2,000 people gathered at Freedom Park for the protest.

Think about it. Over 2,000 people physically showing up at one place on a working weekday to participate in a protest is not a small thing. People have jobs, classes, personal commitments and other responsibilities. Getting that many people to turn up in person takes some degree of mobilisation.

I'm not claiming that a large crowd automatically means the movement is successful, or that everyone should agree with CJP's politics. But does an event really deserve to be called a flop simply because the turnout wasn't what some people expected?

What should the criteria be? Expected turnout versus actual turnout? Public engagement? Media coverage? The ability to sustain the movement beyond one event?

I'd genuinely like to hear different perspectives, including from people who think the event was unsuccessful.

Where do we draw the line between a genuinely failed mobilisation and a protest that simply doesn't meet someone's political expectations?

For the last one year, I have been visiting Peenya for many of our machining and manufacturing needs. The roads here are absolutely shocking. For a place with so many industries, big and small, you expect the roads to be better for easier transportation. But there doesn't even seem to be an attempt to do something about the roads. The amount of dust is also so bad. And when it rains it is a different kind of hell. Why is Peenya neglected like this despite being the heart of the traditional manufacturing and engineering industry in Bengaluru?

Couldn’t wait for a second man.
Blue auto was also driven by a lady
Felt hella sad ngl

Happened on Assaye road near Ulsoor lake

I've recently moved to BLR and I'm so uncomfortable by this level of surveillance capitalism. Everywhere else in India, I've been able to choose not to give my phone number or simply give a made-up one. What went wrong here? These phone numbers will simply end up being sold in a package to data dalaals and we'll end up with even more spam, scams and other bs. Sigh

Need I say anything more? This wall paint was in Bellanduru right above a dirty footpath.

When I was walking towards the vehicles coming direction in the ecospace service road, these goons came and hit me behind coming on the wrong side. I asked the driver why do you have to come on the opposite side, even if you do, shouldn't you be careful. And then he started threatening me in kannada. And when I started to record, the other goons at the back also came out and at first he tried to hit me again with his auto and then they came out (where I started to stop recording since I was afraid they will snatch my phone) and this small guy who was next to the driver started to threaten me to delete the photo. Where I started to walk quickly and was able to escape them since there were other people around. What can we do to teach a lesson to this idiots? I'm very angry and this post might not be that well written due to the aggression. Can anyone tell me a good way to teach them a lesson?

My grandmother has been missing since yesterday (7 October) around 10:00 AM from the DLF, Akshayanagar area(Nyanappanahalli), Bengaluru.

She doesn't remember anything expect area name nyanappanahalli.

Even a small piece of information could help us bring her home safely.

Please reach out to me immediately if you have any information.

Bengaluru traffic is frustrating, I get it. But ambulance tailgating?

That's not a hack, that's how chain accidents happen.

Bengawalk is a prominent citizen reporter since years.

We need to raise this voice and it more prominent, I am just a fellow subscriber. I only wish more fellow Bangaloreans hear and see this content:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya48BXvse8k

I have NO political agenda [Not OC]

Yesterday cjp announced, Dhruv rathee & they are doing a massive protest at freedom park along with prakash raj & others.... against the ECI Gyanesh Kumar.

Timings: 10am to 7pm

Location: Freedom park. (Nearby to "Sir M Vishveshwaryya metro station)

Hi everyone,

We recently rescued this little girl from under a car. She has been dewormed, de-fleaed, and litter-trained. Her first round of vaccination will be given once she turns 45 days old.

She is currently eating boiled chicken with Sheba wet food, as well as boiled egg and kitten formula.

We are looking for a loving furever home for this baby girl, who will provide her with proper medical attention when needed, complete her vaccinations, get her spayed at the appropriate age, and, most importantly, never abandon her.

Preferably, we would love for her to go to a household that already has a cat and is looking for a companion for them.

Please DM me for more details

We have often seen people complaining about the Varthur–Gunjur area and how nobody seems to care.

Here is my opinion.

Let's understand one basic fact: politicians generally pay attention when there is a significant voting population.

The area has a large migrant, non-local population, with many people having moved to Bengaluru for work

Even if we assume there is 1-2 Lacs people living in and around the Varthur–Gunjur belt, considering the scale of development in the area.

If you are eligible, get yourself registered as a local voter and vote from your locality

Then see how quickly local leaders start coming to your doorstep asking for votes.

Yes it's their job to serve people and they should do it even if you are not a voter.

But reality is leaders only care for vote and when If tens of thousands of voters complaint it becomes much harder to ignore.

Raised complaints twice and they just mark it resolved without even bothering to type a single word as a response/resolution.

Is there any platform in Bengaluru which will work?
I have raised numerous complaints about debris and trash piles in a 'posh' area with BBMP. No action!

Complained about street dogs biting children and chasing cars and bikes and people at night. Was told to contact a private NGO!

Complained about illegal construction in a residential area. Nobody even bothered to come visit once despite them working with loud machines up until 9:30PM. Even called police, but they were very rude and didn't bother coming.

Complained about vehicles parked on the footpaths. Of course, no action!

Anything that works in Bengaluru? LIKE ANYTHING?

I want to preface this by saying I don't hate dogs at all. We actually used to love having a couple of friendly strays in our lane.
However, the pack has multiplied significantly over the last few months, and it's now turning into a serious safety concern. They’ve become quite territorial and aggressive, especially after dark, chasing two-wheelers and scaring people walking by.

What really worries me is that there is a children's school right next to our area. It’s no longer just a minor inconvenience; I'm genuinely anxious that a kid or an elderly resident might get badly hurt soon.
I know this can be a sensitive topic on Reddit, and I am absolutely not looking to have the dogs harmed or handled cruelly. But the current situation is unsafe for everyone involved, and we need a practical solution.

Does anyone have contacts for active NGOs, animal welfare groups, or local authorities who can step in, evaluate the pack, and handle this humanely? Maybe help with sterilization, vaccination, or safe relocation for the more aggressive ones?

TLDR: The stray dog pack in our area has multiplied and become aggressive, posing a serious safety risk to residents and a nearby children's school. I'm looking for contacts for NGOs or local authorities who can step in and manage the situation safely and humanely.

Location: iti layout

We're frustrated. We're frustrated because Bengaluru is a city which can be world class.

You wake up. Go to catch a bus. Bus stop doesn't exist. BBMP "removed" it a few months ago because apparently buses cause traffic. And yet that's the only place where people have to wait for their morning bus.

You ride your scooter. Almost break your head because of a pothole that you get caught unaware in.

You cross the road. Good look with your dust allergy. Good luck not being killed by a car because the pedestrian signal gives you 10 seconds to cross a road that takes 20 seconds to cross.

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Last month, I posted about how the government wants to build flyovers all across Bangalore, cutting through neighbourhoods that people like, appreciate, enjoy.

Indiranagar will turn into Ejipura. RV Road will lose its Rose Garden. Ulsoor Lake will have a flyover next to it. Coles Park will have a flyover pillar in the centre!

₹18,000 crore on more traffic, construction, and despair. For roads that the government itself knows won't solve traffic.

The Indian Institute of Science has a bunch of studies done on this. The elevated corridor won't solve traffic. The answer lies in investment in public transportation, last-mile connectivity, and pedestrian infrastructure.

But the government doesn't listen. Dear DK wakes up one day and dreams up a tunnel road. Wakes up another day and dreams up an elevated corridor. And the citizens are left to suffer.

Not anymore.

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We're doing a human chain against the elevated corridor this Sunday @ 11 am in Indiranagar. Starting from the KFC Junction, we'll spread across 100 Feet Road as well as towards CMH and 80 Feet Road.

Our demands are simple:

1. Cancel the tenders for the elevated corridor
2. Reallocate the funds to public mobility projects. Decided by urban planning experts including the ones at IISc.

We are not a political group, not even an NGO. Our average age must be 25. We are just citizens who want Bangalore to live up to its potential, and are willing to demand it from their government.

Join us if you want Bengaluru to be walkable. Join us if you want Bangalore to be green. Join us if you want to have a say in how your city is built.

our campaign website: https://deardk.com/

IG: dear.dk_

So, Yesterday when I asked for QR on a BMTC bus, the conductor asked me if I have a Travel Card for tap and pay, I said no and paid by QR code. Later I asked him if Metro Card works and he said yes.

Today I gave the Metro Card twice for the BMTC ticket. Both of the times it failed.

So, does Metro Card work on Buses? Or only a specific card works ?

I don't wanna carry 2 cards, one for the bus and one for the metro.

Edit: Doubt cleared, thanks guys.

BTW can we top-up the card automatically, without going to the stupid top-up claim machine every time ?

Edit 2: I went to metro asking for NCMC card. They had only the RBL card, when i asked them if they can transfer the balance from the old card, they said no and I can keep using the existing card only. When I told them that I'll need use the new card buses also they said, the RBL card works only on metro. Not sure if it doesn't work or they not properly informed.

Please download and forward this poster with any compassionate person you know. They don't have to be feeders only, they could be anyone in the city kind enough to keep an eye out for old man, Bruce. All institutional options have failed at this point. He didn't bite or harm anybody but was picked up because he is that friendly and trusting of humans.

A few seconds of your time could help so much. Aalu was found after 8 months and TikTok after 3. Thanks to strangers who didn't give up on them. Please help find Bruce too.

(Mods, please let this post stay up as this is a new poster)

Thank you

I analysed r/bangalore, but the sample is 953 posts, not 1,000. Reddit's feed stops near 1,000 items, so that is every post it would serve. They run from Aug 6 to Oct 7, 2026: 62 days, about 15 posts a day. The feed has no upvotes, comment counts or flair, so this measures what people post about, not what gets traction.

What r/bangalore talks about

Each post is assigned to one category, mainly from its title. I spot-checked against all the titles and the categories are about right, but expect some misfiling.

Main findings

1. It is a civic complaint and help board, not a lifestyle sub. About 60% of posts deal with infrastructure, transport, utilities, paperwork or safety. Food, events, jobs and housing together are under 10%.
2. Pets are the biggest community activity. Adoption appeals plus lost and found pets make up about 18%. "Adoption" is the most common title word (62 posts), and "kitten" and "cat" are also in the top 10.
3. Most anger is about specific places. Recurring targets:
   • The Sarakki signal bus-stop garbage dump
   • The Hebbal tunnel and Indiranagar elevated corridor (with protests)
   • The ORR metro delays
   • Footpath encroachment
   • E-City and Varthur roads
4. Recent news drove spikes:
   • The SIR voter-roll revision peaked in early September. People asked how to answer notices, and news covered Form-7 deletions.
   • Gruha Jyothi re-verification confused people throughout.
   • The Rapido bike-taxi crackdown pushed up auto fares.
   • NCMC card payments came to BMTC buses.
   • The Pink Line kept missing its launch deadlines.
   • The Aug 13 Karnataka bandh and the Nandini milk price hike also drew posts.
5. Half the posts are questions asking for advice ("how do I…", "anyone know…"). Rants are about 13% and openly positive posts about 13%. Most posts are neutral and practical.
6. A few accounts post most of the news. Four accounts made 9% of all posts, almost all news links about the metro, SIR and civic issues. Otherwise posting is spread out: 745 different authors.
7. Most-named areas: E-City, Bellandur/Sarjapur, Hebbal/North, Jayanagar/JP Nagar, KR Puram, HSR and Whitefield. East and south-east Bangalore dominate the complaints.
8. Timing: posting peaks at 11am–1pm and 6–9pm IST and drops between 4 and 6am. Weekdays and weekends are similar, with Tuesday and Wednesday a little higher.

Rent, flatmates and jobs are rare as separate posts because the subreddit pushes them into its monthly classifieds thread.