Articles by Uma Mani

Uma Mani is an old time Bangalorean and Governing Council Member at BAF.

The perception that HSR Layout is as an upmarket neighbourhood has led to public transport infrastructure being ignored in the area. The common notion is that its residents prefer to drive rather than use buses. The reality, however, is quite different. There is a large number of deprived communities who live in areas around HSR layout, such as Mangammanapalya, Parangipalya, Bommanahalli etc. These communities rely heavily on public transport, which ply on busy roads such as Hosur Road, Outer Ring Road (ORR) and Sarjapur Road. The people here work long hours for a pittance, and commute long distances everyday. Unfortunately,…

Read more

Find out how Bommanahalli Assembly Constituency is faring and what the major issues in this constituency are. Learn about the incumbent MLA M Satish Reddy (BJP) and other candidates, including Umapathy Srinivas Gowda (INC) and Sitharamu (AAP). Table of contentsAbout the constituencyKey issues in the constituencyKey parameters - How does this constituency fare? SchoolingMobilityCitizen engagementHealth Constituency mapCitizen demandsIncumbent MLA: M. Satish Reddy (BJP) Work in the termIn the newsQuestions raised in the AssemblyList of candidatesIncumbent MLA: M Satish Reddy, BJPCandidate: Umapathy Srinivas Gowda, INC Candidate: Sitharamu, AAPFull list of candidates  Past elections results About the constituency Bommanahalli Constituency comes under Bengaluru Urban district…

Read more