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BDA chief blames broker mafia for backlash over transparency drive
Bangalore Development Authority commissioner P Manivannan has blamed a “broker mafia” for a social media campaign against the agency’s transparency measures, including live-camera review meetings. The controversy followed a viral clip of…
The Story in Brief
Bangalore Development Authority commissioner P Manivannan has blamed a “broker mafia” for a social media campaign against the agency’s transparency measures, including live-camera review meetings. The controversy followed a viral clip of his exchange with Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout allottees. Rajajinagar MLA S Suresh Kumar criticised Manivannan’s remarks, while the commissioner said they had been taken out of context and concerned additional roads and connectivity, not amenities promised in the original plan.
BDA said internal water supply and underground drainage works are complete across most of the layout, with a few pockets under litigation. BWSSB will provide water, while BDA handles infrastructure and coordination. The NPKL Open Forum said it had no direct knowledge of a broker mafia. It also said the clip did not reflect the full discussion.
The Indian Opinion
The easy narratives are that either one viral clip proves BDA has abandoned residents, or that every criticism comes from brokers resisting reform. Neither is established by the available facts. The authority should publish the full recording, minutes, project timelines and the status of disputed pockets. That would test both the commissioner’s claim and the allottees’ concerns better than accusations on social media. The promised completion dates are the clearest measure to watch.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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