Bengaluru residents, fuming with poor roads and infrastructure in the capital, took to the streets this week and organised a protest as they were heard
chanting the slogan "No roads, no tax". The video of the protest was shared on social media, with citizens asking for accountability from local and state authorities. The video shows people expressing frustration and outrage over the poor condition of roads in Bengaluru. They further slammed the government, calling it an "inept government". They were heard shouting slogans, "No roads, no tax," and "We want better roads."
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No Roads, No Tax!
— S.L. Kanthan (@Kanthan2030) October 18, 2025
Bangalore citizens are sick of the inept government.
India needs an infrastructure revolution. Corrupt politicians need a wake-up call. pic.twitter.com/wgiGYSiUV3
"No Roads, No Tax! Bangalore citizens are sick of the inept government. India needs an infrastructure revolution. Corrupt politicians need a wake-up call," the caption read on X.
The video has garnered 4,000 views, with people also resharing the video.
One of the users commented on the video, saying, "Unless citizens see themselves as a check on politicians on both sides instead of taking sides, they'll be taken for granted."
Also Read: Bengaluru One-Man Protest: Frustrated Man Sits in Middle of Road Over Pothole Woes
Letter to CM Siddaramaiah
Earlier this week, the residents of Bengaluru issued a warning to boycott tax payments if the civic infrastructure in India’s IT Hub does not improve. In an official letter to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the Individual Tax Payers Forum, representing residents and taxpayers, accused civic authorities of poor planning and execution of road white-topping and stormwater drainage projects, which frequently result in flooding during rains.
The forum further suggested several measures, including a scientific audit, to enhance road quality.
Man's solo protest in Bengaluru
In a separate protest, a man frustrated with the poor road infrastructure in the city staged a protest earlier this month by sitting in the middle of a busy road in Munnekollal, Bengaluru, highlighting the pothole issues in Bengaluru.
In a post shared on Reddit, the man was seen sitting in the middle of a busy road, risking his life, as he staged a protest against the pothole issue in Bengaluru. Many people stopped and captured pictures of the man, according to the HT report.
