Telangana's Chief Minister, A Revanth Reddy, has directed officials to cease the practice of disrupting general traffic for the CM’s convoy, advising police officials to explore alternative measures to prevent traffic jams.
He has mandated a reduction in the convoy size from 15 to 9 vehicles, emphasizing his commitment to extensive personal tours to understand the public's concerns.
Acknowledging the overwhelming response to the Prajavani citizen grievances redressal program, held at Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Praja Bhavan in Greenlands, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy initiated the program on December 8, and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka received applications from citizens.
The surge in visitors impacted peak-hour traffic in Begumpet, Panjagutta, and Banjara Hills, leading the Hyderabad Traffic Police to issue advisories. Simultaneously, the decision to continue the Dharna Chowk at Indira Park was affirmed, with Hyderabad Police Commissioner Kottakota Srinivas Reddy ensuring efforts to enhance facilities for peaceful protests without causing traffic disruptions. In a democracy, Commissioner Reddy emphasized the right to protest, underlining the importance of maintaining law and order during such expressions of civic engagement.