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BJP MLA Suresh Kumar Works Peak-Hour Shift as Bengaluru 'Traffic Cop for a Day'

The citizen-engagement pilot lets residents register through the BTP ASTraM app to assist traffic personnel at their local station.

Overview

  • Kumar served a two-hour morning duty from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bhashyam Circle in Rajaji Nagar on Tuesday.
  • He posted a video and a Facebook note showing him directing vehicles, speaking to motorists, and monitoring the signal booth.
  • He said the experience offered insight into the pressures faced by traffic constables and called the initiative a welcome step.
  • He pledged to return for one hour every Monday to support Bengaluru Traffic Police under the program.
  • He noted past informal efforts at Modi Junction and Navarang Circle and said he hopes to manually manage traffic at Chalukya Circle.