Bengaluru police issues traffic advisory in view of opposition meet

Bengaluru traffic police issue traffic advisory and restrictions due to the gathering of opposition leaders for a brainstorming session on upcoming elections.

Published on: Jul 18, 2023, 10:18:36 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru is set to see the second day of the key opposition meeting where leaders of 26 parties are expected to gather for a brainstorming session. The leaders are likely to draught a plan for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in 2024. In this light, the Bengaluru traffic police department has issued a fresh traffic advisory, blocking vehicular movement in the areas where VVIP movement is expected.

Bengaluru traffic police listed routes that were restricted today in view of the opposition meeting. (PTI)

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“In view of the ongoing session in Vidhana Soudha and the visit of dignitaries/VVIPs to Bengaluru, the following traffic arrangements have been made for smooth movement of traffic from 17/07/2023 to 18/07/2023,” the police department said in a tweet.

“Share this with those you think will benefit. Police - Public partnership!” it posted.

Here are the restricted routes in Bengaluru today:

Dr B R Ambedkar Road
Cubbon Road
Raj Bhavan Road
Palace Road
Race Course Road
Seshadri Road
Bellary Road

The department also announced parking restrictions on the following roads - Dr B R Ambedkar Road, Raj Bhavan Road, Bellary Road and Race Course Road. “Requesting namma public to please co-operate and plan their commute accordingly,” it added.

The second day of the gathering will begin with a formal meeting at 11 am today, in which NCP chief Sharad Pawar is also expected to join after skipping day 1. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also hosted a dinner party for the leaders at 8 pm after an informal meeting at 6 pm yesterday.

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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