Archive · 26 Sep 2025
BJP Slams Karnataka Govt. After Wipro Denies Road Access
The Karnataka government asked Wipro to let cars drive through its campus to ease traffic.
Wipro said no, citing legal and SEZ rules.
Wipro offered to help with a traffic study instead.
The BJP criticized the government, saying it's like they are begging for money.
They suggest the request shows financial problems.
The government is trying to find ways to reduce traffic in Bengaluru.
Wipro emphasized the need for a data-driven approach to ease congestion.
Karnataka government sought Wipro's help to ease traffic congestion.
Azim Premji declined road access due to legal and SEZ concerns.
Wipro offered to support a traffic study.
BJP criticized the government for the request.
BJP alleged the government has empty treasury.
- Who
- Azim Premji, Siddaramaiah, BJP
- What
- Wipro denied road access, BJP criticized the government
- When
- Recent (September 19 Letter)
- Where
- Bengaluru, Sarjapur campus
- Why
- Legal, governance concerns; traffic congestion
Karnataka Government
BJP
Road Access Request
Karnataka Government
Sought access to alleviate traffic.
BJP
Criticized request as evidence of financial problems.
- Main Issue
- Bengaluru Traffic Congestion
- Request
- Allow vehicular movement through Wipro campus
- Requester
- Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
- Denied by
- Azim Premji, Wipro
- Reason for Denial
- Legal, governance, and SEZ regulations
- Alternative
- Wipro to support a traffic study
- Criticism
- BJP accuses government of empty treasury
Sources
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Wipro’s Azim Premji rejects Karnataka Chief Minister’s request for campus road access
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Azim Premji declines CM Siddaramaiah’s request to allow public traffic through Wipro campus
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