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The meeting came after the Biocon founder recently expressed concern over the condition of Bengaluru\u2019s roads.<\/h2>\n
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Kiren Mazumdar-Shaw met Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar amid the Bengaluru bad roads row.<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

Days after Kiren Mazumdar-Shaw pointed out the deteriorating condition of the roads in Bengaluru, the Biocon founder met Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday and discussed steps towards Bengaluru\u2019s growth, innovation, and the path ahead for the state\u2019s growth story.<\/p>\n

Taking to X, Shivakumar shared a photo with Mazumdar-Shaw and wrote, \u201cIt was a pleasure to meet Kiren Majumdar-Shaw<\/span>, entrepreneur and Founder of Biocon, at my residence today. We had an engaging discussion on Bengaluru\u2019s growth, innovation, and the path ahead for Karnataka\u2019s growth story.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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It was a pleasure to meet Ms. @kiranshaw<\/a>, entrepreneur and Founder of Biocon, at my residence today. We had an engaging discussion on Bengaluru\u2019s growth, innovation, and the path ahead for Karnataka\u2019s growth story. pic.twitter.com\/NsEkos6tFS<\/a>\u2014 DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) October 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

The meeting came after the Biocon founder recently expressed concern over the condition of Bengaluru\u2019s roads after hosting a guest from China at her office. \u201cWhy are Bengaluru\u2019s roads so bad?” she questioned the Congress-led government sparking widespread debate across social media and civic circles.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, sources close to Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister informed that the meeting been Shivakumar and Mazumdar-Shaw was fruitful. Additionally, the Deputy Chief Minister assured teh Biocon founder that he will visit places in Bengaluru and discuss with the industry on how to improve the roads situation in Bengaluru.<\/p>\n

Following this, Shivakumar also asked the Biocon chief to not get into controversial statements, sources informed.<\/p>\n

Kiren Mazumdar-Shaw Meets CM Siddaramaiah<\/h4>\n

In adddition to this, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw also met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his official residence. Sources close to the CMO stated that the Biocon chief came to invite the Chief Minister to a wedding in the family.<\/p>\n

No discussion on infrastructure issues took place, the sources informed, saying, \u201cIt was purely a personal visit.” Mazumdar-Shaw also\u00a0wished Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on the occasion of Diwali.<\/p>\n

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Mahima Joshi, Sub-Editor at News18.com, works with the India and Breaking team. Covering national stories and bringing breaking news to the table are her forte. She is deeply interested in Indian politics and a…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Mahima Joshi, Sub-Editor at News18.com, works with the India and Breaking team. Covering national stories and bringing breaking news to the table are her forte. She is deeply interested in Indian politics and a… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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