In most cities of India, the roadside platform or pedestrian walk is used for all purposes other than what it is meant for. From petty shops to beggar groups, the pedestrian walk seems to be the first choice for anyone to occupy.
Even Bangalore is not an exception. I have had strange encounters with two wheelers and even autos when I walk. Many places they are used as parking lots for cars. Only Lorries and buses are yet to occupy the space :-)
Its high time that some thing is done for this…And it is laid just for name sake. After a rain, to speak about the condition of such side-walks, the lesser said, the better. And our people are no less culprits. I have seen stones and earth, stacked for laying roads and constructing sidewalks slowly taking shape as “kolam-drawing grounds” outside peoples’ houses. Few things in India cannot be changed even for centuries!!!
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