Amit Shah in Bengaluru today: Check traffic restrictions

Amit Shah will arrive in Karnataka on Friday to take out a roadshow in Devanahalli, near the outskirts of Bengaluru.

Published on: Apr 21, 2023, 12:04:35 IST

By Yamini C S

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday will be in poll-bound Karnataka to take out a roadshow in Devanahalli, near the outskirts of Bengaluru. He is also set to hold a meeting with senior party functionaries to take stock of the party's preparations for the May 10 Assembly elections.

These traffic regulations will be in place on Friday from 3pm to 7pm. (PTI)

This is Shah's first visit to the southern state after announcement of the poll schedule on March 29. In this light, the Bengaluru traffic police department issued a fresh advisory detailing restrictions on vehicular movement in some areas to ensure smooth VIP movement and avoid congestions.

READ | Amit Shah to hold roadshow in poll-bound Karnataka today

The Home Minister's Schedule

According to the schedule of his two-day visit, Shah will hold a roadshow in the taluk headquarters town of Devanahalli, the birthplace of 18th century Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan, in Bengaluru Rural district on Friday afternoon.

Shah will hold a meeting here with senior party functionaries in the evening regarding poll preparations. Shah will also attend an event organised by a private news channel on Saturday before flying back to New Delhi.

The Bengaluru traffic police on Thursday took to social media to announce curbs, writing, “In view of VIP movement, we request the public to avoid the following roads/junctions and use alternative routes.”

These traffic regulations will be in place on Friday from 3pm to 7pm.

ROUTES TO AVOID

International Airport road
Yelahanka
Ballary Road
Hebbala Junction
Mekhri Circle

“Requesting namma public to please cooperate and plan their commute accordingly,” they added.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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