In a significant political development that has stirred Bengaluru's infrastructure discourse, prominent industrialist Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw has amplified state Congress president DK Shivakumar's criticism of previous governments for neglecting the crucial Ejipura flyover project.
The Social Media Storm
The Biocon executive chairperson shared Shivakumar's social media post that squarely blamed the erstwhile BJP and JD(S) coalition government for failing to prioritize the much-needed infrastructure project. This endorsement from one of India's most respected business leaders has added substantial weight to the political accusations.
Project Delays and Political Blame Game
According to the shared content, the previous administrations showed little interest in advancing the Ejipura flyover, a critical infrastructure component designed to ease Bengaluru's notorious traffic congestion. The project, which could have significantly improved connectivity in the eastern corridors of the city, remained stalled during their tenure.
Election Season Infrastructure Push
The timing of this exchange is particularly noteworthy as it comes during heightened political activity in Karnataka. The current Congress government appears to be positioning infrastructure development as a key differentiator from previous regimes, using high-profile projects like the Ejipura flyover to demonstrate their commitment to urban development.
Industry Leader's Political Stance
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's public alignment with this criticism marks an important moment where industry leadership is directly engaging with urban infrastructure politics. Her involvement brings corporate credibility to the infrastructure debate and underscores the business community's interest in Bengaluru's development trajectory.
The social media exchange has ignited fresh debates about infrastructure priorities, political accountability, and the role of business leaders in shaping public discourse around urban development projects in India's tech capital.
