By Manisha Roy,News18

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s former additional chief secretary, LK Atheeq, has raised concerns over poor conditions of roads in Bengaluru, calling them “unsafe” amid growing public criticism.
In a post on X, Atheeq shared that he took a late-night bike ride along MG Road and Brigade Road, where he observed that poor patchwork has left the surface uneven and unsafe for two-wheeler riders.
Highlighting commuters’ woes amid the ongoing repair works, he suggested that even minor repairs, if done using quality materials, could significantly improve road safety and smoothness for commuters.

Took out my bike late in the night & rode to MG Rd & Brigade Rd. Patchwork has made the undulating make it unsafe for ?️. Minor fixes / use of good equipment can make the roads smooth & safe for rides/drives.
City can prepare a quick plan of action to fix these. @GBAChiefComm pic.twitter.com/IWdLb8GVg7
— ಎಲ್ ಕೆ ಅತೀಕ್ L K Atheeq (@lkatheeq) September 28, 2025

“Took out my bike late in the night & rode to MG Rd & Brigade Rd. Patchwork has made the undulating make it unsafe for ?️. Minor fixes / use of good equipment can make the roads smooth & safe for rides/drives.(sic),” he tweeted.
Atheeq suggested that the city could implement a quick action plan to ensure smoother and safer roads for both riders and drivers.
“City can prepare a quick plan of action to fix these.(sic),” he further wrote, drawing attention to the urgent need for quality road maintenance in the city.
Atheeq, who resigned as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s top aide in June citing “personal reasons,” continues to serve as chairperson of the Bengaluru Business Corridor and remains involved in key infrastructure projects like the Peripheral Ring Road.
Poor Road Condition In Bengaluru
Amid public outcry over the bad road conditions in the state capital, the Siddaramaiah-led government has ramped up efforts to repair pothole-ridden roads across the city.
The government action follows weeks of public outcry over worsening road conditions, which had worsened after heavy monsoon rains. Numerous complaints had poured in from various parts of the city, where potholes posed significant risks to motorists and pedestrians.
Earlier this month, a video highlighting the poor condition of roads and footpaths outside Google’s Bengaluru office went viral on social media. The footage showcased large craters on service roads, encroached footpaths, and the absence of safe walking spaces—prompting widespread outrage.
“Let’s see what it takes to walk outside Google Bengaluru. One word: unsafe. What should be the pride of Bengaluru is getting the least attention from GBA. The further you go, the worse it gets. We urge urgent action to restore safe, walkable footpaths here,” read the caption of the video.
During a meeting held earlier this month, the CM set a deadline of one month for the officers of the civic agency to repair all the roads in the city. The Chief Minister also issued a stern warning to chief engineers, stating that they would be held accountable if project deadlines were not met, and emphasized that there must be no compromise on the quality of the work.