Waste disposal crisis worsens in Bengaluru amid official-contractor conflict

Waste disposal issues have worsened in Bengaluru, with waste like banana peels, gourds, and flowers remaining uncollected from roads and footpaths after the Ayudha Pooja and Vijayadashami. The crisis is compounded by escalating conflict between officials and contractors. Contractors have halted disposal work due to ongoing disputes with BBMP officials, leading to potential waste collection disruptions from A.26.