Anekal residents have expressed concern about what they describe as damaged and dusty roads in parts of the constituency, but not a lot is happening.
The problems have been particularly acute in Doddamara, Rayasandra and Ghattahalli, where residents say poor road conditions make travelling on a daily basis difficult and cause dust pollution. Drivers, including students and other daily travellers, are regularly affected by damaged and unpaved roads, they say.
The issue is also raised in the context of air pollution. Dust pollution from deteriorating roads has been raised by residents who are concerned about the environmental conditions.
The residents have written to the local political representative, and they say the representative has a postgraduate degree in Zoology and is also involved in the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) as their chairman. They say the pollution and environmental situation are inextricably linked, and so pollution and environmental conditions are the most important issue to address.
Residents claim that they have personally met the representative and have also repeatedly highlighted the condition of roads in Doddamara, Rayasandra and Ghattahalli via social media. They say they have not received a satisfactory response or action on the ground.
The complaints are also directed towards senior Karnataka political leaders and the state administration. Residents have tagged Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar and other political representatives to intervene over the condition of the roads.
Dear @b_shivanna177 avarey,
— 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐮𝐗𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 (@arivuexpress) October 1, 2026
Forget politics for a moment. Think like a parent:
IF YOUR CHILD had to travel daily through these dusty, broken roads, would you accept this?
Being a Master degree holder in Zoology, and the Chairman of KSPCB, the responsibility is even greater.… pic.twitter.com/yCVWBL6kZa
One of the issues raised by residents was that their concern was connected to their voting preference. Residents say they were told, “You voted for BJP,” and they are wondering if political factors influenced the response to their civic complaints. If yes, say the residents, this would have to be confirmed by the concerned representative.
The residents have also appealed to the BJP’s Karnataka leadership, including state BJP president B. Y. Vijayendra, to take up the issue and help address the road and dust pollution concerns.
The controversy shows a more general civic issue that rapidly developing areas in Bengaluru are facing: the increase in residential settlements can cause more pressure on road infrastructure and local authorities. Poorly maintained roads can cause traffic disruption, vehicle damage, dust generation and problems for pedestrians.
And for residents of Anekal, the immediate demand is quite simple: repair and maintain the affected roads and provide a clear response about when remedial work will start.
The road infrastructure and dust pollution are closely related. Construction activity, exposed soil, damaged surfaces and heavy vehicle travel can all increase airborne dust, especially during dry weather. Regular road maintenance, paving damaged stretches, cleaning of road shoulders and the proper disposal of construction debris are some of the ways to deal with this problem.
Residents say they are seeking action, not political exchanges, and that road quality and public health issues affect people no matter what political party they belong to.
The complaints from Doddamara, Rayasandra and Ghattahalli have now shifted the focus to local authorities and elected representatives to respond to the allegations, clarify the status of road-repair proposals and communicate a timeline for addressing the reported problems.
The residents' appeal is ultimately around a basic civic expectation: safe, usable roads and effective action on dust pollution in areas used every day by families, workers and students.
