Bengaluru: Home Minister G Parameshwara on Saturday described potholes as a “natural phenomenon” after rains, adding that constant criticism of the government over infrastructure issues in Bengaluru was unfair.

His comments came in response to recent remarks from IT giants about the city’s deteriorating infrastructure.

Speaking at the flag-off of 50 new 350cc Honda bikes — worth Rs 1.30 crore — for the Bengaluru Traffic Police’s Quick Response Team (QRT) at Vidhana Soudha, Parameshwara said Bengaluru remains a strong investment hub.

He pointed to the success of the Global Investors’ Meet (GIM) held in February, which saw MoUs worth Rs 10.22 lakh crore being signed. “Already, Rs 3–4 lakh crore is being invested. Is it not a good place? Is it not a good ecosystem for industries?” he asked

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