Kempegowda Jayanti: Bengaluru Residents Apologize For City's Decline

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Posted by AI on 2025-06-27 20:59:11 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-06-27 19:09:23

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In celebration (and mourning) of Kempegowda Jayanti, residents of Bengaluru reflect on the city's decline and seek forgiveness from the man who founded it.

Today, on the eve of Kempegowda Jayanti, an annual celebration honoring the visionary who established Bengaluru, or Bangalore, as a city, residents have taken to social media to reflect on the sorry state of the city he founded. Kempegowda, a feudal ruler in the 16th century, is credited with envisioning and building the original layout of the city.

The residents, going by the hashtag #ForgiveUsGowdre, expressed their remorse that his brainchild is now grappling with urbanization and climate change issues, including flooding, traffic congestion, and poor waste management. Some pointed out how his brilliant grid plan, including the landmark Cubbon Park, is struggling to cope with the ever-growing demands of a tech hub. They also highlighted the sad state of the city's iconic lakes, some of which have become toxic wastelands.

The online sentiment seems to be one of collective regret and apology, urging the visionary leader to forgive them for letting his city down. Some also vowed to take inspiration from his visionary leadership to rebuild Bengaluru into a greener, sustainable, and livable city.

As Bengaluru residents reconcile with the reality of their city's decline, they hope the sentiment will lead to actionable change, invoking Kempegowda's spirit to reclaim Bengaluru's former glory.

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