Bangalore: Eminent Bangaloreans at a panel discussion on Tuesday were divided over whether the city needs a vibrant night life and that liquor should be allowed after 11.30 pm. While some were of the view that restaurants should be open beyond midnight, others felt that it would only lead to unnecessary trouble.
The panelists in the discussion on 'Does cosmopolitan Bangalore need a more vibrant night life?' included Ajai Kumar Singh, DGP of Karnataka, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, member, Rajya Sabha, Prem Koshy, restaurateur and Prasad Bidappa, image and fashion consultant.
"Bangalore is a collection of traditions, communities and we need to be sensitive to it. We cannot have a bar situated in the middle of a residential area, which will affect family life," Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. He also argued that he disliked the city being called as the pub capital of India.
"Bangalore deserves a better nightlife. It is not only about clubs and drinking. We need markets, shopping areas and libraries to be open at late hours. Every person follows a different time zone and rigid restrictions cannot be imposed. There needs to be more freedom of expression," opined Bidappa.
"However, by choosing to shut down early, we have taken something out of Bangalore," he added.
The panelists in the discussion on 'Does cosmopolitan Bangalore need a more vibrant night life?' included Ajai Kumar Singh, DGP of Karnataka, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, member, Rajya Sabha, Prem Koshy, restaurateur and Prasad Bidappa, image and fashion consultant.
"Bangalore is a collection of traditions, communities and we need to be sensitive to it. We cannot have a bar situated in the middle of a residential area, which will affect family life," Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. He also argued that he disliked the city being called as the pub capital of India.
"Bangalore deserves a better nightlife. It is not only about clubs and drinking. We need markets, shopping areas and libraries to be open at late hours. Every person follows a different time zone and rigid restrictions cannot be imposed. There needs to be more freedom of expression," opined Bidappa.
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"However, by choosing to shut down early, we have taken something out of Bangalore," he added.
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