Siddaramaiah, who took charge as Karnataka’s new Chief Minister today, also decided not to accept garlands and shawls from the public from Monday
Bengaluru: Karnataka’s new Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said that he has directed police to take back the ‘Zero Traffic’ protocol for his vehicular movement to avoid causing inconvenience to the public. “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 said in a tweet.
Siddaramaiah, who took charge as Karnataka’s new Chief Minister today, also decided not to accept garlands and shawls from the public from 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 said in another tweet.
The senior Congress leader was sworn-in as Karnataka Chief Minister at a big event in Bengaluru on Saturday, exactly a week after the party swept the Assembly polls in Karnataka. In the May 10 Karnataka Assembly elections, the Congress registered a thumping victory by winning 135 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with 66, suffered a massive defeat.
