Bengaluru police announce traffic restrictions for Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations
Traffic diversions and parking prohibitions are in place around Sree Kanteerava Stadium for the state-level programme on Sunday.
The Bengaluru police have implemented traffic restrictions around Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Sunday, November 1, for the 70th Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations. According to Mint, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will attend the state-level programme organised by the Department of Public Instruction at the stadium.
More than 20,000 schoolchildren are expected to arrive at the venue in 300 to 400 school buses, The Hindu reported. Due to expected congestion, vehicles coming from Nrupathunga Road and N R Road via Police Corner and HLD Junction towards Richmond Junction and M G Road must turn right at HLD Junction. These vehicles should then proceed via Hudson Junction and Devanga Junction, turning left towards Mission Road Flyover to reach Residency Road.
Drivers travelling from KH Road towards Majestic via Shantinagar, Richmond Circle and RRMR Road are required to turn left at Shantinagar Junction. They must then proceed via Subbaiah Circle and Poornima Junction, before turning right at Shivaji Junction to continue to N R Road. Parking is prohibited on Nrupathunga Road, Seshadri Road, Kasturba Road, Kempegowda Road and RRMR Road.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion, stating that the special day should bring joy and prosperity to the people. He noted on X that Karnataka is a land of rich traditions and remarkable achievements.
Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Friday that he would not attend the INDIA bloc protest in Delhi on November 1 due to state celebrations. He has directed district ministers and MLAs to hold local programmes and raise the national flag in their areas. While the Chief Minister and ministers will remain in the state, he has asked party workers and leaders to participate in the Delhi protest.