Locals in Bengaluru plant paddy saplings in potholes, offer boat rides for ₹20

The unique protest was conducted by Changemakers of Kanakapura Road Association, which along with local residents, conducted the protest against BDA (Bengaluru Development Authority), demanding repair of the Anjanapura main road.

Updated on: Sep 6, 2021, 24:09:30 IST

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To draw the attention of the Karnataka government and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) towards the poor condition of the roads, residents of Anjanapura in Bengaluru planted paddy saplings in the water-filled potholes on Saturday.

The residents planted the saplings and also offered boat rides to protest against the poor condition of roads. (ANI Photo)

To press home their point, the residents also brought a boat and offered rides for ₹20 per passenger.

The unique protest was conducted by Changemakers of Kanakapura Road Association, which along with local residents, conducted the protest against BDA (Bengaluru Development Authority), demanding repair of the Anjanapura main road.

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