‘Footpath in your garbage’: Viral Meme Highlights Bengaluru’s Unwalkable Infrastructure

Fed-up residents of India’s Silicon Valley are using dark humor and viral memes to protest the city’s crumbling and garbage-cluttered sidewalks , reigniting the debate over worsening pedestrian infrastructure.

Frustrated by the “unwalkable” conditions on major roads like Sarjapur Road, residents have taken to platforms like Reddit to share photos of broken, uneven footpaths buried under piles of garbage. The outrage was perfectly summarized in one sarcastic comment that became a viral quote: “Sir, there is some footpath in your garbage.” The viral posts highlight the growing sentiment that despite rapid development, the city’s basic civic amenities for pedestrians remain neglected and hazardous.

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