An old photograph from 1980s Bengaluru is circulating widely online, stirring a blend of fond memories and public disappointment. Shared by the handle IndiaHistoryPic on X (formerly Twitter), the black-and-white image depicts the MG Road–Brigade Road area, which today is a busy commercial hub. Back then, the scene was serene, with broad, empty roads, vintage vehicles, and a shaded boulevard. The stark difference between past and present has triggered emotional reactions. One user reminisced, “This is the Bengaluru we knew.” Another noted, “It was so much cleaner then. Despite rising literacy, civic sense has vanished.” A widely shared comment lamented how the tree-lined stretch was demolished to build the Namma Metro, allegedly on the orders of the Chief Minister at the time. “It’s sad that even in 2025, the city hasn’t become any more beautiful,” the user remarked. This viral photo has revived debates about urban planning, infrastructure expansion, and the steady loss of Bengaluru’s greenery and heritage under the pretext of progress. In response to growing civic concerns, Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya has unveiled a detailed 15-point roadmap to improve public infrastructure, ease traffic congestion, and upgrade transport systems. A key proposal is to create the ‘Bengaluru 2050 Vision Group’, an expert panel tasked with drafting a strategic development blueprint. Surya’s team called this plan essential to building a sustainable, efficiently governed, and modern Bengaluru.