Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has admitted Bengaluru faces infrastructure challenges. He responded to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's concerns about garbage, roads, and debris. Shivakumar stated the government is addressing these issues with urgency. He highlighted the role of the Greater Bengaluru Authority. He called for collaboration between citizens, government, businesses, and civil society.
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