Tejasvi Surya presents 15-point Bengaluru reform agenda to Minister Krishna Byre Gowda

Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has urged newly-appointed Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda to implement a 15-point reform agenda to address administrative shortcomings, including stalled infrastructure projects in Ejipura and Varthur Kodi. Following a meeting on June 22, 2026, and a press conference on June 23, 2026, Surya submitted a letter detailing critical pending works and governance reforms needed across the city.

The proposed agenda covers transparency, roads, public transport, urban planning, waste management, and governance. A key recommendation is the establishment of a public-facing Unified Infrastructure Accountability Platform within 60 days. According to Surya, this has been a long-standing demand since five new corporations were formed under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), though no work has commenced.

Surya highlighted that more than 30 major projects managed by the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), B-SMILE, and Karnataka Road Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL) remain incomplete. These include the Ejipura Flyover, Varthur Kodi Flyover, Kanteerava Underpass, and several Metro corridors.

To address road quality, Surya requested a white paper on road repairs and pothole management, pointing out that nearly ₹7,000 crore had been allocated for maintenance over the years despite ongoing public criticism of road conditions. He also proposed a "Mission Walkable Bengaluru" initiative to restore city footpaths.

On public transport, the MP called for the rationalisation of Namma Metro fares, faster execution of delayed Metro projects, and a network expansion of 200 to 250 kilometres. He noted that no new Metro works had started in the last two years. Additionally, Surya stressed the need to operationalise the Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) to ensure integrated planning among multiple agencies.

Other proposals in the agenda include reviewing a ₹39,000-crore waste management contract awarded by Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited, constructing one lakh affordable rental housing units, and launching a recruitment drive to address staff shortages in the city's five municipal corporations.

Finally, Surya urged the state government to hold long-pending civic elections to restore local governance. Bengaluru has been operating without elected councillors since October 2020.