Bengaluru is India's best place to stay, says Mohandas Pai

If you were the dictator of Bengaluru, what is the first thing you will do?

Do a massive clean up of the city, clean the city of garbage, debris, fix broken footpaths. This will rejuvenate the city, increase pedestrian safety, create a sense of pride and reverse negativity of citizens in a big way. Does not cost much money, needs leadership and sensitivity.

What makes Bengaluru tick?

The optimism and youth of the city, driven by hope and technology! Young, dynamic, fun, egalitarian, sensitive and modern, India's only global city and the best place to stay.

What is your favourite Bengaluru moment?

One moment maybe 5 years ago, the same week Mamatha was squatting on the national highway protesting about Singur, the MNS goons were beating up taxi drivers and street vendors in Mumbai, and in Bangalore a group of youngsters were protesting in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue on MG road, drumming their guitar and asking for pubs to be open till 1 am!

Who is your favourite Bengalurean? Why?

Kiran Majumdar Shaw, born here, studied here, built her business here and the passionate, sensitive voice of Bangalore.

If not Bengaluru, which city? And why?

Manipal, University town, everything for a great life!