October 17, 2025: A social media post comparing Bengaluru’s faltering infrastructure with Mumbai’s rapid development has gone viral, reigniting debate over India’s tech capital’s declining liveability. A user on X (formerly Twitter) expressed frustration with Bengaluru’s civic challenges, claiming that worsening infrastructure could soon push tech professionals to relocate to Mumbai.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if we see tech talent migrate from Bengaluru to Bombay purely based on how bad the infrastructure is in the city. Airport is far away, roads are bad, cabs don’t work vs Bombay where insane flyovers are cutting times in half, new airports/metro trains are being built,” the post read.
The user highlighted how the city’s distance from Kempegowda International Airport, deteriorating roads, and unreliable cab services have made daily commuting increasingly difficult for residents and professionals. In contrast, he praised Mumbai’s expanding transport network, citing new flyovers, metro lines, and the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport as signs of progress that enhance quality of life and connectivity.
The post has resonated widely, drawing support from thousands of users who shared similar frustrations about Bengaluru’s traffic jams and civic inefficiencies. Many commenters echoed the sentiment that infrastructure quality now plays a major role in where India’s technology workforce chooses to live and work.
Others, however, defended Bengaluru, arguing that despite its infrastructural struggles, the city remains a global tech hub with a strong startup ecosystem.
The online debate highlights a growing sentiment among professionals: as Indian cities vie to attract talent, urban infrastructure and mobility are emerging as key factors shaping the future of work and urban migration.
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Source: Hindustan Times
