Bengaluru, often hailed as the Silicon Valley of India, has undergone significant transformations over the past few decades. From the booming IT sector to its rapidly evolving urban landscape, the city remains a constant topic of debate on social media, with discussions centered on its growth. Recently, industrialist Harsh Goenka joined the conversation, sparking a fresh debate. In a post on X, the RPG Group Chairman commented on the city’s transformation and its notorious traffic woes. Sharing a picture of Infosys co-founders N R Narayana Murthy and Nandan Nilekani, Goenka wrote, “Once upon a time, Bengaluru was a serene haven—morning walks in Cubbon Park, leisurely drives in Premier Padmini, and lazy afternoons spent in quaint bookstores. Then, a few bright IITians got some seed money from their better halves, and now… we spend more time stuck on Outer Ring Road than enjoying the ‘Garden City’ breeze. Progress, they call it!” See here: Once upon a time, Bengaluru was a serene haven—morning walks in Cubbon Park, leisurely drives in Premier Padmini, and lazy afternoons spent in quaint bookstores. Then, a few bright IITians got some seed money from their better halves, and now… we spend more time stuck on Outer… pic.twitter.com/HkyDf0NpFD — Harsh Goenka (@hvgoenka) March 7, 2025 With nearly 80,000 views, the post garnered a range of reactions. While many agreed with the industrialist, some social media users criticised Goenka. “Making sure you are stuck in traffic at least 70 hours a week,” a user wrote. “Jokes aside. Their enterprise has spawned lakhs of jobs for middle class qualified people and many have benefited by global exposure and settlement in the US!” another user commented. “Don't blame them blame the few money grubbing politicians who throw scraps at the people while ensuring their own comfort,” a third user said. “It brought progress to a lot of people. It was also great for the state and the country. Sorry, it ruined your life,” another user commented.
