Siddharth Dialani, the CEO and founder of Bharatagri, took to social media to share his thoughts on Ahmedabad’s infrastructure following his visit to the city for the Coldplay concert. Dialani, who is based in Bangalore, was clearly impressed by the stark contrast in the road quality, traffic management, and overall urban development between the two cities.

In a post on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Dialani expressed that Ahmedabad is “at least 10 years ahead of Bangalore” when it comes to road quality, footpaths, traffic signals, and overall traffic management. He pointed out that the city’s traffic signals were equipped with working timers and bright lights, something he felt was lacking in his home city, Bangalore.

Dialani further criticised Bangalore’s infrastructure, remarking that the city was “in shambles”. He noted the dusty environment in Bangalore, which he claimed made it difficult to even see signal lights properly. In contrast, Ahmedabad’s well-maintained roads and clear signage stood out to him.

Reflecting on the difference between the two cities, Dialani shared, “Looking at Bangalore, I used to believe that Indian road quality is going down. After looking at Ahmedabad, I realised that it’s not India, it’s just Bangalore!”

Dialani also commented on the lighting in Ahmedabad, noting how well-lit the city was, especially at night, contributing to a brighter and more vibrant atmosphere. 

He observed that this visibility seemed to have a positive effect on the people, who appeared generally happy and smiling. He posed a thought-provoking question: “Is that why people are generally sad and angry in Bangalore?” He emphasised that in contrast, Bangalore suffers from poor street lighting, with even basic street lights often not working.

Dialani’s observations have sparked a conversation about the urban development gap between Bangalore and Ahmedabad, with many local citizens and urban planners taking note of the CEO’s critique and praise.

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