#THtalksBengaluru | Krishna Byre Gowda on driving change in Bengaluru
A package of stories featuring Mr. Byre Gowda’s responses to readers’ questions on the garbage menace, the inordinately-delayed civic polls, the GBA’s plan for better roads and infrastructure, and other pressing concerns.
In Bengaluru, civic action is in full swing, ranging from special clean-up drives for footpaths, garbage, and abandoned vehicles. These efforts, undertaken by the new Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda, have garnered both commendation and criticism.
During a one-hour interview with The Hindu on August 13, 2026, Mr. Byre Gowda fielded readers' inquiries on a range of topics. These included tackling the garbage crisis, the prolonged delay in civic elections, the Greater Bengaluru Authority's (GBA) vision for improved roads and infrastructure, and more.
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