India, July 17 -- A majority of Bengalureans have spoken, and they want better public transport, not a controversial tunnel for cars.

Bengaluru Central MP PC Mohan posted the results of an X (formerly Twitter) poll on Wednesday, revealing that 91 per cent of over 3,500 respondents favoured Metro Phase 3A over the proposed Rs.17,780 crore car-only tunnel.

"The message is clear," Mohan wrote. "Bengaluru needs suburban rail, metro connectivity, more buses with bus lanes, walkable footpaths, cycling infrastructure and pothole-free roads."

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Mohan's tweet, accompanied by a screenshot of the poll, sparked a flurry of reactions, with many urging ele...