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Reality Check: Bengaluru’s Pothole-Free Promise Fails | CNN News18’s Ground Report With Rohini Swamy

The Karnataka government promised a “pothole-free Bengaluru” — but on the ground, the reality is far from smooth. CNN News18’s Rohini Swamy takes a two-wheeler ride through the city’s battered roads, uncovering the shocking truth behind the tall claims. From waterlogged lanes to crater-sized potholes, the situation remains grim — even near the residence of the state BJP chief.Residents are frustrated, commuters are at risk, and promises of quick fixes seem to have vanished. As Bengaluru’s traffic chaos worsens, who will take responsibility for the city’s broken roads?Watch this exclusive on-ground report that exposes the real condition of India’s tech capital — beyond the slogans and promises. n18oc_indiaNews18 Mobile App – https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

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