India, Feb. 24 -- A social media post comparing Bengaluru's urban infrastructure to that of Jakarta, Indonesia's capital has sparked widespread discussion online, with many questioning the city's priorities when it comes to public transport and pedestrian-friendly planning.

The viral post, shared by a Bengaluru resident on X, pointed out that despite being twice as densely populated as Bengaluru, Jakarta has managed to develop dedicated bus and cycle lanes. The user questioned why the Karnataka capital, despite its massive infrastructure budget, continues to neglect such essential features.

"Jakarta, which is twice as dense as Bangalore, can afford to have dedicated bus and cycle lanes. Why can't we build it? It costs way less than the ...