From the idyllic city that Bengaluru once was, the transformation has been significant. One cannot bring back old Bengaluru. But what can be done to improve the city?
Fact file of all the corporators in terms of their responsibilities toward their community will be published in the newspapers for public to see. Transparency, competitiveness, efficiency and quality will be maintained.
Mayor of the Silicon Valley of India has a limitless opportunity to revolutionise the way development policies are designed, by using an approach that looks at the facts instead of opinions.
One solution is to relocate the IT establishments. This can be done by developing the tier-two cities which possess the potential of infrastructure development.
While Bengaluru’s Mayor is seen as a powerless figurehead, it is time to change the narrative. We need to believe in the idea of an empowered and visionary mayor who can lead, like in the rest of the world.