Students of the premier National Law School of India University may live on the pristine campus in Jnanabharthi but they're not blind to civic issues. Adit Munshi from Ahmedabad did not think twice before saying, "The only problem irking me in Bengaluru is air pollution. I cannot imagine how much worse it will be by the time I finish law school."

First-year student Dhanush Dinesh recollects his daily commute to Rajaji nagar. "The road outside my school was covered with garbage. We students attempted to draw the government's at tention to clearance of garbage but they never listened. Bad roads are a bigger issue than garbage. The roads are so dusty and messy . My agenda for the new council will include handling Bengaluru's air population," he said.

Dhruv Mehrotra, a resident of RT Nagar, picked roads as the first thing that needed fixing in Bengaluru. "Our roads are just too congested. I ride a two-wheeler. There are so many potholes to avoid," he said. He also flagged off the stray dog problem in his area. "My younger brother was bitten by a dog. He is not the only child in my locality to be attacked. Stray dog menace is a big issue in RT Nagar but nothing is being done."

Apur Jain arrived in the city from Dehradun two months ago and says he likes it but feels the need for better public transportation. "Students have to haggle with autorickshaw drivers all the time; they simply refuse to go by meter. But I think Bengaluru is cleaner than Dehradun, which is filled with garbage," he said.

All the students say the city has a lot to offer--superb climate, peace and a welcoming attitude. "It's sad that this wonderful city is plagued by basic issues like dog menace and bad roads. All it requires is good governance and a solid administrator," said Jain. L