Rajeev undertook this campaign which began with a face-off with the political shenanigans of the Karnataka State Government whose sole objective was to postpone BBMP elections through the “abuse of court process.” Through this campaign, Rajeev successfully changed the narrative and political disMore...

Rajeev undertook this campaign which began with a face-off with the political shenanigans of the Karnataka State Government whose sole objective was to postpone BBMP elections through the “abuse of court process.” Through this campaign, Rajeev successfully changed the narrative and political discourse in Bengaluru from cynicism and scepticism to one where the real issues are being discussed.   The impact of the campaign was widely visible. Reforms & integrity become election issues in the BBMP polls. Political parties recognised that they can’t win over the electorate by playing political games or with their usual pre-election rhetoric. All political party candidates took the pledge of integrity & good governance. Many RWAs approached Rajeev and NBF to get associated with the campaign. More importantly, the impact of the campaign was visible with the fact that voting percentage increased by 5% and PM Modi’s BJP, which was endorsed by the campaign, became the single largest party in the council.

Rajeev supported the PIL filed by Namma Bengaluru Foundation for the recovery of the land encroached as indicated in the Reports submitted by the Joint Legislative Committee of the Legislature of Karnataka and the subsequent Report of the Task Force for Recovery of Public Land. The PIL also seeks prMore...

Rajeev supported the PIL filed by Namma Bengaluru Foundation for the recovery of the land encroached as indicated in the Reports submitted by the Joint Legislative Committee of the Legislature of Karnataka and the subsequent Report of the Task Force for Recovery of Public Land. The PIL also seeks prosecution of the government officials and private parties responsible for grabbing public lands.It is currently under litigation, with the HC asking the Karnataka government to provide a time bound action plan for clearing encroachments and detailing action taken against errant officials.

Rajeev raised the need for a vision for Bangalore and long term integrated plan for the development of the city. As the Convenor of the Agenda for Bengaluru Infrastructure and Development (ABIDe) Task Force, Rajeev authored PlanBengaluru2020 - a Vision Document and a blueprint for the development ofMore...

Rajeev raised the need for a vision for Bangalore and long term integrated plan for the development of the city. As the Convenor of the Agenda for Bengaluru Infrastructure and Development (ABIDe) Task Force, Rajeev authored PlanBengaluru2020 - a Vision Document and a blueprint for the development of the city to make Bengaluru a world-class metropolis. This document was much appreciated for its vision and planning. The Karnataka Government has accepted the report and promised its implementation.

The Government of Karnataka mandated the Karnataka Information and Communication Technology Group Report details 10 key initiatives and recommends several measures for the government to leverage the opportunity and to achieve its core objectives. Among the recommendations, the proposal to increase aMore...

The Government of Karnataka mandated the Karnataka Information and Communication Technology Group Report details 10 key initiatives and recommends several measures for the government to leverage the opportunity and to achieve its core objectives. Among the recommendations, the proposal to increase and implement premium FAR/FSI (Floor Area Ratio/Floor Space Index) as a resource mobilization concept for funding of development of Bengaluru has received wide public attention. Rajeev opposed the recommendations, wrote to Chief Minister urging him to take citizens considerations seriously and protect the city against efforts by lobbies and vested interests.   Rajeev’s views received wide spread support from the citizens and a Retired Additional Chief Secretary of Karnataka Government also endorsed Rajeev’s Views on this issue.

While supporting a vigilant citizens’ demand on the annulment of the NOC given by HAL to the builder owing to the irregularities and serious breach of procedure, Rajeev wrote to the then Defence Minister Shri A.K Antony drawing his attention to this matter, which if not attended to, would have ledMore...

While supporting a vigilant citizens’ demand on the annulment of the NOC given by HAL to the builder owing to the irregularities and serious breach of procedure, Rajeev wrote to the then Defence Minister Shri A.K Antony drawing his attention to this matter, which if not attended to, would have led to constructions that could have potentially endangered the safety of residents in the area surrounding HAL airport and led to catastrophic consequences. Mantri Techzone, (a private builder) Chalet (builder)’project was located at catchment area of Agara-Bellandur Lake, which falls within the 20 kilometer radius of the HAL airport.   HAL had initially erroneously granted an NOC to the builder under the assumption of an incorrect Above Mean Sea Level (AMSL) figure submitted by the private builder. HAL later withdrew the NOC. Rajeev’s efforts lead to HAL revamping the procedures for procuring NOCs to ensure more effective checks and balances.

Rajeev played an active role in the rejuvenation of the Mestripalya Lake in Bangalore which was reeling under encroachment. Rajeev helped citizens  get access to  a senior council to represent and argue their case, and intervening to open doors in the bureaucracy for citizens to meet with represenMore...

Rajeev played an active role in the rejuvenation of the Mestripalya Lake in Bangalore which was reeling under encroachment. Rajeev helped citizens  get access to  a senior council to represent and argue their case, and intervening to open doors in the bureaucracy for citizens to meet with representatives of the various public authorities. Rajeev was credited by citizens as being instrumental in their fight to save the lake, which is now being cleared of its encroachments. The citizen’s victory has started the process of restoring this lake to its former glory.