Bengaluru Protests "Foolish Projects": Citizens Demand Rethink of Urban Development Model

• Citizens and environmental groups in Bengaluru protested against "foolish projects" and demanded a complete rethink of the city's urban development model.
• Demonstrations were held near long-delayed flyover projects at Rajarajeshwari Nagar (4 years incomplete) and Dommasandra (6 years incomplete), symbolizing flawed planning.
• Protesters raised concerns over proposed new projects, including a convention center in the Mysuru Lamps area, warning of green space loss.
• Greenpeace India campaigner Amrutha SN criticized projects for disrupting daily life, causing delays, and failing to solve problems, urging candidates to address these issues.
• Organizers called for participatory urban planning, highlighting a decade-long development model prioritizing flyovers over pedestrian infrastructure and green spaces.