The residents have had enough and are continuing to highlight the plight of their civic infrastructure. They have chalked up ‘Bellandur Ulisi’, a series of ‘Save Bellandur’ events from October 21 leading up to the grand climax on October 27. They are conducting a painting competition for kids to come up with solutions to their problems on October 21 from 10am to 1pm. On the same day, from 3pm onwards, they plan a bike rally around their neighbourhood. And on october 27, they plan to form a human chain along this map to highlight the many issues they are facing today.
In a terse message to the authorities, their first in the series is a painting contest for kids under 15 years with the theme of ‘Mobility, pedestrian safety and cleanliness’. By saying, ‘Who will save Bellandur? Spiderman, Superman or BBMPman?’ their flier is asking the kids to use their imagination (and the imagination of their parents) and paint between 10am to 1pm.
On October 21 itself, between 3pm and 6pm, they also play to hold a bike rally along three routes as follows:
ROUTE 1: DODDAKANNELI-KADUBEESANAHALLI-CARMELARAM
ROUTE 2: HOSUR-KASAVANAHALLI-SARJAPUR ROAD-HA
RALUR ROAD
ROUTE 3: IBLUR-BELLANDUR-KARIAMMAAGRAHARA-
YEMLUR
October 27 – FINAL DAY
From 10am, they intend to form a human chain along this map. later, they plan to hold a press conference and give a media briefing. “We want to get actions on demands before we move out by the end of the day,” says their press statement.
RESIDENTS CAN PITCH IN WITH MONETARY HELP!
To manage the expenses for Oct 27, the residents are seeking generous voluntary contributions. “We estimate about minimum Rs 200 per contribution would help the cause,” they say.
You can transfer the money to:
ACCOUNT NAME: KASAVANAHALLI DEVELOPMENT FORUM
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1713014889
IFSC CODE: KKBK0008107
Bank: Kotak Mahindra Bank
Branch: SARJAPURA MAIN ROAD BRANCH
After the money transfer, they are requesting you to send your name, transaction reference number and amount transferred details to kasavanahallidevforum@gmail.com or whatsapp to 9886022760.
BAD TO WORSE STATE OF AFFAIRS
Not only are some residents taking pictures, they are questioning everybody for the civic chaos. Tweets Gopinath K: “#bwssb #bbmb #BDA horrible roads, worst than remote villages, how many days will you show us this torture? Please don’t harass tax payers with these horrible roads. Please pave roads where commuters can commute.”
Even worse indictment is from the @savebellandur handle: “Every small shower, it gets worse in #Bellandur. @bjparvind, ur vision of International Stadium is ready. Residents swim, long jump & dirtbike to move around.”
Such is the apathy by the authorities that the residents have started a Telegram broadcast channel to relay all the news in their neighbourhood in addition to tweeting about their problems to the authorities and the media. In one such tweet from @savebellandur, they say: “Hon reps @bjparvind @PCMohanMP pls do anything! Haralur, Kasavanahalli, Kadubeesanahalli, Doddakanneli, Yemlur & #110Villages in same state. Why should we suffer 4 #BBMP’s #Incompetence? Let them deposit tax money to #Bellandur escrow accoubtm we will self manage.”
