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Bengaluru Rural MP Dr. C.N. Manjunath turned to the city’s metro system to escape the notorious traffic and ensure timely arrival at a meeting, showcasing the growing reliance on public transit amid the city's congestion woes.
On Monday, Dr. Manjunath was traveling from Magadi to South End Circle for a 3:30 p.m. meeting with a group of doctors. However, the infamous Bengaluru traffic brought his journey to a standstill. Recognizing the urgency, he opted for the Namma Metro, which allowed him to reach the meeting on schedule. Sharing his experience on X, he remarked, "I was supposed to reach South End Circle to attend an important meeting with a group of doctors by 3:30 p.m., but got stuck in traffic on my way from Magadi. But still managed to reach on time, Thanks to #NammaMetro."
I was supposed to reach South end Circle to attend an important meeting with a group of doctors by 3:30 p.m, but got stuck in traffic on my way from Magadi. But still managed to reach on time, Thanks to #nammametro#nammametro is certainly the future of Namma Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/P6yqb57PUH
— Dr.C.N.Manjunath (@DrCNManjunath)
I was supposed to reach South end Circle to attend an important meeting with a group of doctors by 3:30 p.m, but got stuck in traffic on my way from Magadi. But still managed to reach on time, Thanks to #nammametro#nammametro is certainly the future of Namma Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/P6yqb57PUH
— Dr.C.N.Manjunath (@DrCNManjunath) January 6, 2025
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In June 2024, he delivered a significant political upset by defeating D.K. Suresh, brother of Karnataka’s Deputy Chief Minister, in the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha seat.
Bengaluru’s traffic ranks among the worst in Asia. According to the TomTom Traffic Index 2023, drivers spend over 132 hours annually in gridlock, averaging 28 minutes to travel 10 kilometers. Despite its reputation as a tech hub, the city’s burgeoning population and infrastructure lag have intensified commuting challenges, underscoring the metro’s importance as a dependable alternative.
