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A tragic accident in Bengaluru has claimed the life of a young student when a truck swerved to avoid a pothole. The incident has intensified the political battle over who's responsible for the city's deteriorating roads. BJP leaders are calling potholes a "golden goose" scam for the Congress government, while the Deputy CM blames the previous BJP administration. This unfortunate death highlights the urgent need for better road maintenance and infrastructure in India's tech capital.

Key Points: Student Tanushree Killed by Truck Avoiding Bengaluru Pothole

  • 22-year-old student Tanushree died when truck swerved to avoid pothole on airport road
  • Driver fled the scene but police have identified suspect for arrest
  • BJP accuses Congress of treating potholes as money-making scam opportunity
  • Deputy CM Shivakumar blames previous BJP regime for current road conditions
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Bengaluru: Truck kills 22 year old student as it tries to avoid a Pothole, state govt faces criticism

22-year-old student crushed by tipper truck swerving to avoid pothole on KIAL Road, sparking political blame game over Bengaluru's infrastructure crisis

"Potholes for the Congress government in Karnataka are like a golden goose - Tejasvi Surya"

Bengaluru, September 30

A 22-year-old student died after a tipper truck crushed her while trying to avoid a pothole near Budigere Cross in Bengaluru on Tuesday, said the police.

The accident happened under the jurisdiction of Avalahalli Traffic Police Station on Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) Road. The victim is identified as Tanushree.

The driver of the tipper truck fled the spot. He has been identified and will be arrested immediately, the police said.

There has been growing criticism against the State government over the potholes on roads in Bangalore.

While the Ministers in the State say that the issue was blown out of proportion and blame the previous BJP government for the situation, the Opposition parties target the Congress government for its "administrative failures."

Earlier, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya urged Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to prioritise improving the road conditions.

Surya alleged that the repeated filling of potholes is a scam, likening it to a "golden goose" for the state government, and accused them of misusing public funds and trust.

"The Deputy CM must focus on how Bengaluru's roads can be made better. If the roads of Delhi are bad, then the people of Delhi will ask questions to the appropriate authority there... Filling of potholes repeatedly is also an ongoing scam... Potholes for the Congress government in Karnataka are like a golden goose that continuously keeps giving them money. It is unfortunate that public money and trust are being eroded in this manner...," Tejasvi Surya said.

On September 24, BJP MLA K Gopalaiah and party workers staged a protest in front of Kanteerava Studios in Bengaluru against the Congress government over the potholes in the city.

BJP leader NL Narendra Babu slammed Congress and called Bengaluru a "pothole city".

He told ANI, "Bengaluru was once called a retired man's paradise, IT City and BT City. Today, it has become a 'pothole city'. Who is responsible for this?"

Amid the criticism, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar told reporters earlier this month: "The BJP will never be happy. All these potholes have come under the BJP regime. They are responsible for the bad administration of the roads in Karnataka."

- ANI

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Rohit P
As a Bengaluru resident, I can confirm the road conditions are pathetic. Every monsoon it's the same story - potholes everywhere. The truck driver shouldn't have fled, but I can understand the panic when you suddenly encounter a huge pothole.
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Arjun K
Both BJP and Congress are equally responsible for this mess. They keep blaming each other while citizens suffer. We need permanent solutions, not temporary patchwork that washes away in the next rain.
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Sarah B
I drive on KIAL road daily and it's a nightmare. The potholes are dangerous, especially during peak hours. The government needs to prioritize road safety over political arguments. This tragedy could have been prevented.
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Michael C
While I agree the road conditions need improvement, let's not forget the truck driver who fled the scene. That's criminal negligence. Both infrastructure and accountability need to be addressed.
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Nikhil C
Bengaluru used to be such a beautiful city. Now it's becoming unlivable because of poor infrastructure. My heart goes out to Tanushree's family. This should be a wake-up call for our administration 🙏
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Kavya N
The pothole scam allegation makes sense. Why do they keep filling the same potholes repeatedly? Where is the quality control? Our tax

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