WATCH: Road peels off in Karnataka's Gulbarga as man picks it apart

A road in Karnataka's Gulbarga peeled right off after a man demonstrated the poor quality work by picking it apart with his bare hands in a video that is making rounds on social media.

Published on: Nov 30, 2022, 15:14:50 IST

By Yamini C S | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan

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A Karnataka man has alleged sub-standard work by government contractors who built a road connecting a village in Gulbarga district.

The man's identity could not be ascertained, however he requested that concerned authorities take action. (@HateDetectors/Twitter)

In a video shared online - similar to those claiming shoddy work in other states too - the man - reportedly a worker of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, whose lawmaker represents that particular area - bends down and peels chunks off the asphalt road with his bare hands.

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The video could not be independently verified by Hindustan Times but in it the man can be heard saying, "The concerned authorities should look into this, sir. This is a road in Kamlapura taluk, Chengta grama (or village)."

One of several Twitter users who shared (or re-shared) the video was a handle called 'Hate Detector' and it said: "This work is done under Gulbarga (rural) BJP MLA Basawaraj Mattimud. You can see Kamalapur BJP worker Subhash Biradar showing the reality of the road."

The state government continues to face criticism over the poor quality of infrastructure in the city, with hired contractors accused of using low-quality raw materials to cut costs.

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There was a similar - and more serious - incident in June, when what was supposed to be a new road in Bengaluru caved in days after prime minister Narendra Modi's convoy passed.

These and other instances of crumbling infrastructure have prompted the opposition Congress to target chief minister Basavaraj Bommai's government, particularly with an Assembly election due early next year.

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Opposition attacks have been fuelled by allegations that government officials and even ministers demand a 40 per cent 'commission' to grant every infrastructure project.

The allegations have been strenuously denied by the BJP.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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