27 Days, Same Water on Tenginagundi Cross – No Action, Only Silence from Govt

Bhatkal (Fikrokhabar News) : It has been 27 long days since Syed Ali, a concerned Heble Panchayat member, exposed the severe waterlogging problem on Tenginagundi Cross road through a viral social media post. On August 20, 2025, Ali highlighted the flooded road that forced vehicles to struggle daily and urged urgent government intervention. Despite quick inspections and promises from Public Works Department (PWD) and municipal officials, no visible progress or updates have followed.

Ali’s video tagged top officials, including the Karnataka Chief Minister’s Office and PWD, sparking immediate responses. Local authorities inspected the site, admitted the drainage failure was due to poor planning and old construction permissions, and pledged swift repair within days. But weeks have passed, and floodwater remains, turning the road into a daily hazard for commuters.

Residents grow increasingly frustrated as the government’s silence speaks volumes. There has been no follow-up from Syed Ali, no status reports from officials, and no sign of the promised drainage fixes. The people of Bhatkal are left stranded in the same swampy mess, with their safety and daily routine compromised.

This delay is a blatant example of official neglect and broken promises in civic governance. Social media outrage may have forced a quick inspection, but it has failed to create real change. The question now is: How long will the authorities continue to ignore Tenginagundi Cross’ suffering?

Bhatkal’s administration must act immediately and transparently before the situation worsens further during the ongoing rains. The citizens demand not just verbal assurances but clean roads and safe travel without waiting another 27 days.

The clock is ticking for Bhatkal’s roads and for those responsible to do their duty. This is a wake-up call for accountability and urgent action.