BWSSB
No Water since a month

This might seem a common issue and the authority reading the first few lines may like to close the column thinking that it is a common problem in Bangalore. But what I am addressing here is a most uncommon issue embeded in the common problem. This pertains to 18th 'A' Main, 5th Block, Rajajinagar. I would not be afraid to state that this as an exclusive problem we are facing. There is no water in Rajajinagar 5th Block, 18th A Main Road since a month and half. Although the road next to our road, one/two roads ahead are being supplied with water as per the BWSSB routine (I would not be wrong if I say they are getting water almost everyday, because of the water pressure and the timing). Repeated complaints have been registered verbally as well as in writing, yet no action is taken. Tried talking to the newly elected corporator from BJP Mrs. Jayarathna but no use. We are remembered only till the time elections are over, after which nobody cares for the well-being of the residents. Repeated phone calls were made to her office as well. But all efforts were futile. We have been buying water from private tankers costing Rs.350/- to 400/- for each load. We are surviving only on this tanker water ever since one and half month. One can imagine the amount spent on water which is apart from the regular BWSSB bill. Inspite of this actue situation, all prices of basic amenities, milk/petrol/diesel etc. have gone up and neither the Government nor the newly elected area Corporators are addressing any of these issues, inspite of repeated requests. We do not know when this water issue, which is a very basic stuff would be addressed and resolved. When we are encouraged to vote in the elections to see our representative win, I feel that the encouragement and support is only till the time elections are over and results announced. This is a unfortunate situation to live in. In view of the above situation, I am on my way to decide that I will not be exercising my right to vote in any of the elections and would encourage my fellow members also to do the same!