ODI World Cup 2023: Broken drain cover near M Chinnaswamy Stadium poses danger

Bengaluru is all set to host another match of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup on November 9 with New Zealand locking horns with Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, in a painful sight, there is a hole near the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Queen’s Road which depicts the poor infrastructure of the city. Notably, a broken drain cover and a plastic chair have been used to cover up the hole to help motorists be vigilant while driving through this road.

Significant safety issues are raised by this dangerous condition for both drivers and fans, especially in light of the stadium's location. Moreover, one of Bengaluru's busiest and most well-known thoroughfares, MG Road, is a short distance from the stadium's main gate.

“Many thanks to the vigilant citizen who has at least helped motorists like us avoid the dangerous drain. Civic authorities should take their work more seriously," A Thirlok Kumar, a common man who uses the road regularly said.

“Authorities’ negligence in repairing and covering the open gutter on Queen’s Road may cause casualty to cricket fans and the elderly. This may cause people to sustain fractures and suffer accidental falls, especially at night. I urge the authorities concerned to take immediate corrective action," Dr Ajith Benedict Rayan, medical director of HOSMAT hospital told Times of India. 

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Artist Baadal Nanjundaswamy creates artwork to make authorities aware of the danger 

A peculiar piece of art was made by artist Baadal Nanjundaswamy to pressurise the authorities to repair the roads around the Chinnaswamy Stadium. He talked candidly about what inspired him to produce the artwork. He also said that he made these street art pieces because he believed it was his duty and right to speak out when he noticed an issue.

“I was passing that road recently when I noticed this open drainage hole near Chinnaswamy Stadium. There was a broken branch jutting out – it was placed inside to alert commuters of the impending danger that the open ditch may cause. I went back home, painted two balls to resemble a pair of eyes, went back, and placed the eyes on the twigs along with a banner that looks like teeth. I create these art pieces on the streets because I feel it is my responsibility and my right to raise my voice when I see that there is an issue. Sometimes the authorities take action, sometimes, nothing good comes out of it,” he said.