Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Asks Bengaluru Police To Take Back 'Zero Traffic' Rule For His Motorcade

Siddaramaiah, Karnataka's new Chief Minister, decided on Sunday to discontinue his motorcade or convoy's "zero-traffic" privilege while travelling in the city.

File Photo: Karnataka's New Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

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Due to the inconvenience, it can cause to motorists, Karnataka's new Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, decided on Sunday (May 21) to discontinue the "zero-traffic" privilege for his motorcade or convoy while travelling in the city.

In a Tweet, Siddaramaiah said: "I have asked Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to take back the 'Zero Traffic' protocol for my vehicular movement. I have taken the decision after seeing the problems faced by the people travelling along the stretch where there are restrictions due to 'zero traffic". 

I have asked Bengaluru City Police Commissioner to take back the 'Zero Traffic' protocol for my vehicular movement.

I have taken the decision after seeing the problems faced by the people travelling along the stretch where there are restrictions due to 'zero traffic.'

— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 21, 2023

When top state dignitaries travel by road, zero traffic protocols are used, and the police impose traffic restrictions on the public until they pass. Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and former Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra have previously denied the Zero Traffic protocol. Siddaramaiah also decided not to accept public garlands and shawls beginning Monday.

"This applies to my home, office, and public functions as well. Those who want to show love and respect through offerings can give books. May all your love and admiration always be on me," Siddaramaiah tweeted.

ನಾಳೆಯಿಂದ ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕರಿಂದ ಗೌರವ-ಸನ್ಮಾನದ ರೂಪದಲ್ಲಿ ಹಾರ-ತುರಾಯಿ, ಶಾಲು-ಶಲ್ಯಗಳನ್ನು ಸ್ವೀಕರಿಸದೆ ಇರಲು ನಿರ್ಧರಿಸಿದ್ದೇನೆ.

ಇದು ನನ್ನ ಮನೆ-ಕಚೇರಿ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾರ್ವಜನಿಕ ಸಮಾರಂಭಗಳಿಗೂ ಅನ್ವಯ.

ಪ್ರೀತಿ-ಗೌರವವನ್ನು ಕಾಣಿಕೆಗಳ ಮೂಲಕವೇ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಬೇಕೆನ್ನುವವರು ಪುಸ್ತಕಗಳನ್ನು ನೀಡಬಹುದು.

ನಿಮ್ಮೆಲ್ಲರ ಪ್ರೀತಿ-ಅಭಿಮಾನ ಸದಾ ನನ್ನ ಮೇಲಿರಲಿ.

— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 21, 2023

On Saturday, Siddaramaiah was sworn in as Karnataka chief minister alongside eight Congress MLAs, including Mallikarjun Kharge's son Priyank and ex-deputy chief minister G Parameshwara.

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K H Muniyappa, M B Patil, K J George, Ramalinga Reddy, and B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan were the last ministers to be sworn in.