Through Heritage Beku, I have become increasingly involved in efforts to protect Bengaluru’s heritage and green spaces. The recent passage of the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, allowing up to 5% of parkland to be alienated for specified public infrastructure and utility purposes, has therefore caused me considerable concern.

MP Central, PC Mohan Meeting Summary: Cubbon Park Development & Upgrade Initiatives With Cubbon Park DD and stakeholders

Article in Citizen Matters by Priya Chetty Rajagopal January 24, 2018 Civic What can citizens do to save heritage in the city? What can cities like Bengaluru do to save heritage? Bengaluru bleeds from a million unkind cuts. Any long term resident feels the steady erosion of their city, an unsightly metamorphosis that is not planned, owned or desired. Heritage is one such. We tend to close our eyes in pain at what’s gone in our city, and try to continue keeping them squeezed