Gutka stains, missing taps: Bengaluru's Shivajinagar bus stand drinking water plant in neglect

Congress leader Rizwan Arshad, is the current MLA of the Shivajinagar Assembly constituency.

Published on: Dec 17, 2024, 10:53:40 IST

By Anagha Deshpande

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Bengaluru’s Shivajinagar Bus Stand drinking water plant is in a deplorable state, raising public health concerns. Reports and visuals shared by on social media show the plant lacking taps, stained with gutka residues, and littered with trash.

Shivajinagar is located in the Central Business District in Bengaluru.

The video shared by Pulse of Bengaluru highlighted the alarming state of the facility, saying "The condition is alarming! Even FSSAI-labelled bottled water can be worse than you think. Contaminated, polluted, and unsafe! Let’s demand better water quality."

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How did X users react?

Public reactions on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) have been swift and critical. One user expressed concern, saying, "I’m shocked by the state of the drinking water plant! We need to demand better from our authorities and ensure safe drinking water for all."

Another user called for stricter measures, emphasising the need for better laws and education. "We have to have tough laws to improve the quality of life in India. Also ban this substance. Educate people about cleanliness!"

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The health concerns have further spurred calls for stringent law enforcement. One user noted, "Strict enforcement is the only way forward! Gutka chewing is not just a bad habit—it’s a public health hazard. Heavy fines and zero tolerance will bring the change we need. No mercy for those who harm themselves and the environment."

Shivajinagar is located in the Central Business District in Bengaluru. Congress leader Rizwan Arshad, is the current MLA of the Shivajinagar Assembly constituency.

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Anagha Deshpande
Anagha Deshpande is Deputy Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times. She is currently part of the news team. Before moving into this role, she worked with the Bengaluru desk, where she extensively covered civic issues, Karnataka politics, infrastructure, and urban governance. Over the past seven years, Anagha has worked across multiple facets of digital journalism, including reporting, editing, and video production. She briefly stepped away from journalism, only to realize that the newsroom is where she has the most fun. Her interests lie in tracking national and state politics, particularly South Indian politics, as well as social issues and public policy. She has previously worked with Deccan Herald, Mid-day, The Federal, and ThePrint, and has lived and worked in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai. When she isn't chasing stories, Anagha enjoys long aimless walks, reading, hiking, discovering new teas, and, by her own admission, overthinking almost everything.Read More

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