‘Why should public suffer?’ Bengaluru man protests VIP route delay with pregnant wife in car

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, Jun 1, 2026: A man travelling with his pregnant wife staged a protest on Bengaluru’s Old Airport Road after the couple was left stranded for hours in a massive traffic jam, reportedly caused by the movement of the governor’s convoy on Sunday evening.

Frustrated by the prolonged delay and concerned about his wife’s condition, the man sat in the middle of the road in a symbolic act of protest, drawing the attention of fellow commuters and passers-by.

The traffic congestion stretched across a long section of the busy roadway as vehicular movement was affected during the VIP convoy’s passage. Commuters reportedly remained stuck for extended periods, leading to growing frustration among those caught in the gridlock.

Videos and images of the man’s protest quickly surfaced on social media, sparking widespread discussion about the impact of VIP movements on the public. Many users questioned whether ordinary citizens should be made to endure such disruptions, particularly in situations involving medical needs or emergencies.

Traffic stopped for 30 minutes in Bengaluru for Governor’s VVIP movement.

A man carrying his pregnant wife to the hospital was stuck and sat in protest.

99% of us do not even know who the Governor of Karnataka is but the city traffic is halted every-time he passes by.

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— Roshan Rai (@RoshanKrRaii) June 1, 2026

“My wife is pregnant. Why have you blocked the signal? Just because the Governor is a VIP, does that mean we are nobody?" the man was heard shouting at the traffic cops.

Based on the video that went viral, the traffic police have initiated an inquiry. However, the police maintained that there is hardly any possibility of stopping vehicles for 30 minutes, TOI reported.

The incident has reignited debate over traffic management during VIP movements and the challenges faced by commuters when key roads are temporarily restricted.

“Supreme Court has already said netas are not entitled to first right of way on our roads yet in Bengaluru an ordinary citizen rushing a patient is treated as expendable so that some Raj Bhavan convoy can glide past as this rotten VIP circus must end and that brave man deserves full solidarity," one user commented.

“This VIP culture and so called gareeb culture has taken huge toll on the middle class (backbone) of India!!!," added another.

“Get rid of nonsense VIP treatment 4 all the unworthy.The public shouldn’t be inconvenienced.Who is Gov?He hasn’t descended from d sky,just another human with some irrelevant title.Abolish Gov post,they are stooge of BJp masters esp. in Oppn ruled states," a third user commented.

“Thousands of people delayed, emergencies ignored, and lives put at risk just so a VVIP convoy can pass. If your position requires an entire city to stop functioning, the problem isn’t the traffic—it’s the system. End this feudal VIP culture," a fourth user said.