# Minister Krishna Byre Gowda fields civic questions in The Hindu chat

2026-08-14T16:44:45+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on August 13, 2026, answered reader questions at a #THTalksBengaluru event held by The Hindu. He spoke about special drives to clear footpaths, garbage and abandoned vehicles, which have drawn mixed reactions. The minister addressed the garbage menace, delayed civic polls, and the Greater Bengaluru Authority’s plans for roads and infrastructure. The interaction comes amid heightened civic action on the ground.

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- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/thtalksbengaluru-krishna-byre-gowda-on-driving-bengaluru-towards-change/article71345589.ece>

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