Frustrated by potholes, Bengaluru man stages solo protest by sitting in middle of busy road

A man staged a solo protest in Munnekollal, Bengaluru, sitting in the road to highlight hazardous potholes.

Published on: Oct 13, 2025, 16:19:57 IST

By Yamini C S, Bengaluru

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In a dramatic display of frustration over civic apathy, a man staged a one-man protest by sitting in the middle of a busy road in Munnekollal, Bengaluru, highlighting the dangerous potholes that continue to plague the area.

The silent demonstration by the Bengaluru man drew attention from commuters, sparking discussions on poor road conditions and demands for civic action. (Reddit)

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The unusual protest caught the attention of commuters and passers-by, many of whom stopped to capture photos and videos of the scene. The man, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, reportedly sat silently on the pothole-ridden stretch as vehicles carefully navigated around him.

According to a viral Reddit post that first brought the incident to light, the protest was aimed at drawing attention to the craters and uneven patches on the road, which have become hazardous for motorists and pedestrians alike.

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“A man sat in the middle of busy road in Munnekollal for protesting against dangerous potholes,” said a user who witnessed the protest.

Netizens praised the man’s peaceful approach to protest, with many echoing similar frustrations about road conditions across the city. Several users replied, with one saying, “How will this stop Siddaramaiah from dividing people based on caste. If anything stops that, he would care.”

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“Next time you pass him, give him a handshake!” another posted.

“i have lived at this place for 3 years. I know whole Bangalore has pothole problem but my god, this place is like something else,” one more commented stated.

Despite Bengaluru's reputation as a tech hub, poor road maintenance remains a recurring issue, especially during and after the monsoon. Civic groups have often criticized the lack of accountability and transparency in road repair works.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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