Traders want new govt to rebuild Brand Bengaluru

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BENGALURU: Industry captains want the new coalition government to focus on rebuilding Brand Bengaluru which has taken a beating in recent years due to infrastructure issues.

Former Infosys CFO and AAP member V Balakrishnan said the government must give priority to building Brand Bengaluru, which is integral to Karnatakaand India. “It should directly elect a mayor for a five-year term so that there is accountability and responsibility to position Bengaluru as a global city. Successive governments have neglected the city. Improving governance in Bengaluru should be on their priority list.”

Volvo India MD Kamal Bali said the industry is keen on a government which is stable, has a predictable and progressive policy regime and continues with good policies of the previous government. Such policies, Bali added, include focus on IT/BT and the thriving startup ecosystem.

 

“The new government needs to partner with industry, embrace technology to reskill and create jobs for the youth,” he said.