North Karnataka lags behind in development, says Ex-Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai, proposing a Bidar-Bengaluru expressway.

Former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai has spoken out about the perceived neglect of North Karnataka, calling for urgent development measures to address the region’s long-standing issues. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to advocate for the construction of an eight-lane Suvarna Karnataka Expressway connecting Bidar and Bengaluru, as well as the creation of industrial hubs to stimulate economic growth. This is in response to a post by BJP MLA Arvind Bellad, who lamented the lack of progress in North Karnataka despite the state’s 75-year history. Bellad pointed out the disparity in resource allocation and opportunities, and the region’s perceived lack of development. Pai also criticized the high toll charges in Bengaluru, particularly at the airport route, which he believes should be abolished.