The petition questions the lack of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the project and the absence of consultation with the Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA). It raises concerns about the Detailed Project Report (DPR), particularly the tunnel alignment that
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar dismissed Tejasvi Surya's opposition to the tunnel road project, saying "their objective is to stop Bengaluru's development."
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Saturday that the state government would soon invite tenders for a proposed tunnel road project in Bengaluru.