Archive · 1 Sep 2026
BJP leader questions zero traffic for Karnataka Home Minister
B.C. Patil said traffic was stopped in Bengaluru while Home Minister Priyank Kharge travelled to the airport.
This type of traffic control is called “zero traffic.”
Patil said the stoppage happened at about 5:30 a.m.
He claimed that airport passengers became worried about missing their flights.
He questioned whether the Home Minister was legally entitled to this arrangement.
He also asked whether Kharge received special treatment because of his father, Mallikarjun Kharge.
Patil asked the Chief Minister to look into the matter.
He said VIP travel should not create problems for ordinary people.
Former Karnataka minister B.C. Patil questioned alleged “zero traffic” arrangements for Home Minister Priyank Kharge’s airport journey.
Patil said traffic was stopped around 5:30 a.m., causing inconvenience to Bengaluru airport-bound passengers.
He questioned whether any provision entitled the Home Minister to zero-traffic arrangements.
Patil asked whether Kharge received special treatment because he is the son of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge.
He urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Priyank Kharge to prevent VIP movements from disrupting the public.
- Who
- Former Karnataka minister and BJP leader B.C. Patil questioned arrangements for Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge.
- What
- Patil alleged that “zero traffic” restrictions for Kharge’s airport journey caused congestion and inconvenience to passengers.
- When
- At around 5:30 a.m. on the day of Patil’s account; he raised the issue on Tuesday.
- Where
- On the route to Bengaluru airport.
- Why
- Patil said the restrictions could cause passengers to miss flights and questioned whether the arrangement was legally authorized or linked to Kharge’s family background.
- Questioner
- B.C. Patil, a former Karnataka minister and BJP leader
- Minister involved
- Priyank Kharge, Karnataka’s Home Minister
- Reported timing
- Around 5:30 a.m.
- Traffic measure
- Alleged “zero traffic” arrangements
- Reported impact
- Traffic congestion and concern among airport-bound passengers
- Family connection cited
- Priyank Kharge is the son of AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge
- Requested action
- Patil urged D.K. Shivakumar to take note and advise the Home Minister