DK Shivakumar vs Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: The Battle Over Bengaluru's Crumbling Infrastructure

Oct 19, 2025 07:07 pm CST

The ongoing public dispute between Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Biocon Chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw highlights growing concerns about Bengaluru's deteriorating infrastructure. As industry leaders criticize road conditions and waste management, government officials defend their efforts while questioning the timing and motivation behind these public statements. This controversy underscores the challenges facing India's tech capital as it struggles to maintain infrastructure amid rapid growth.