Bengaluru: Admits state government failed to build infrastructure capable of handling heavy rain chief minister of bangalore Siddaramaiah On Thursday it said it would get a Rs 3,000-crore loan to launch disaster management plan.
“The previous government and our government failed to develop a foundation that could withstand such an (extreme) situation,” Siddaramaiah told reporters after visiting an under-construction building that collapsed in the east of the city on Tuesday night, killing eight people. facility.
Now we will invest Rs 3,000 crore in disaster management and changing the status quo.
Both Siddaramaiah and Deputy Mayor DK Shivakumar have incurred public and business criticism for pushing Bengalureans to the edge by doing nothing about potholes, damaged roads, stagnant water, overflowing drains and severe traffic congestion on all important roads. Harsh criticism.
Responding to opposition accusations that his government has failed Bengaluru, Siddaramaiah said: “It is easy to make such accusations.
Wasn’t there a similar crisis situation during their (BJP/JDS) tenure? When the BJP was in power, I (as Leader of Opposition) visited rain-affected areas by boat and viewed flooded houses.
This time things were different, with Yelahanka recording a single-day rainfall of 170 millimeters. But this does not mean that we shirk our responsibility for heavy rains.
The government should have the strength to face the anger and deal with the havoc. The rescue plan is underway and we will work more seriously in the future.
about building collapse Tragedy struck at Babu Sapalia near Hennur, he said it was an unfortunate incident. “The building collapsed not because of the rain, but because of poor construction quality.”
Looking to the future, BBMP It has been directed not to carry out unauthorized construction work. He warned that the district executive engineer and district commissioner would be held responsible if such structures come up.
On the previous government’s probe into illegal construction, Siddaramaiah said: “Some owners approached the courts and the appellate body against the measure. We will look into the matter.
