BENGALURU: The potholes of Silicon City are no longer just breaking the backs of commuters—they are reportedly swallowing massive amounts of public tax money. The statistics regarding the expenditure incurred by the government to fill potholes in Bengaluru have now sparked a major controversy. The shocking details of this "expensive" roadwork came to light following a written response provided by Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to a question raised by MLA Ashwath Narayan in the Legislative Assembly.

₹33.85 Crore Spent in 6 Months!

The government stated that out of a total of 41,150 identified potholes in Bengaluru over the last six months, 39,887 have been filled at a staggering cost of ₹33.85 crore. However, the massive disparity in costs from one constituency to another has raised suspicions: Are these roads being repaired, or are the potholes being plated with gold?

Constituency-Wise Cost Variance: Who Spent What?

The average cost to fill a single pothole in different parts of Bengaluru is as follows:

Chamarajpet (Most Expensive): Here, ₹1.40 crore was spent to fill just 140 potholes. This brings the average cost to ₹1 Lakh per pothole!

Shivajinagar: Approximately ₹60,344 spent per pothole.

Govindrajnagar: An average cost of ₹49,180 per pothole.

Vijayanagar: ₹47,120 spent per pothole.

Mahadevapura: Interestingly, while it had the highest number of potholes (5,462 filled), the average cost was only ₹3,478.

The Jayanagar Surprise: Potholes Fixed at ₹0 Cost!

While lakhs are being poured into Chamarajpet, the report mentions that in the Jayanagar constituency, 565 potholes were filled at Zero (₹0) cost! These bizarre statistics have raised serious questions about the transparency of the entire operation.

Quick Facts at a Glance:

Total Potholes identified: 41,150

Potholes filled: 39,887

Remaining Potholes: 1,263

Total Expenditure: ₹33.85 Crore

Corruption Allegations: Demand for Inquiry

Opposition parties and citizens are expressing outrage, suggesting that such vast differences in the cost of the same work within the same city indicate a misuse of public funds. Serious allegations of corruption have been leveled against the GBA, and there is a growing demand for a high-level inquiry into the matter. From ₹1 lakh per hole to fixing them for free—the mystery behind these numbers remains. Only a thorough investigation can reveal the truth behind these "golden" potholes.