RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka has sparked an online discussion about Bengaluru’s rapid transformation from a peaceful city to a bustling tech hub. Sharing a post on X (formerly Twitter), he reminisced about the city’s tranquil past and blamed the IT boom, led by Infosys co-founders Narayana Murthy and Nandan Nilekani, for its current traffic congestion and infrastructure woes. His remarks have divided opinions, with some agreeing that poor urban planning has worsened the situation, while others defend the growth as a necessary step for progress.
While many blame politicians and builders for failing to match infrastructure with growth, others sarcastically pointed out that Bengaluru has gone from lush gardens to a “park and ride” city where vehicles spend more time stationary than moving. Some netizens argued that economic progress comes with challenges, emphasizing that the very people criticized have created millions of job opportunities. As the debate continues, it raises a crucial question—can Bengaluru reclaim its ‘Garden City’ charm while maintaining its position as India’s tech capital?
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