What is 'Chaar Jam Yatra' in relation to Bengaluru traffic? Pai's take will leave you awed

Bengaluru’s notorious traffic congestion has once again become the subject of online satire. A viral image shared by former Infosys director Mohandas Pai humorously advertised a “4-day, 3-night Bangalore Tourism” package, highlighting major traffic bottlenecks such as Outer Ring Road, Silk Board Junction, Marathahalli, and HSR Layout as tourist attractions.

A sad joke on Bengaluru. At least we have a sense of humour about our suffering and an uncaring govt. pic.twitter.com/dvKkrPYXh7

— Mohandas Pai (@TVMohandasPai)

A sad joke on Bengaluru. At least we have a sense of humour about our suffering and an uncaring govt. pic.twitter.com/dvKkrPYXh7

— Mohandas Pai (@TVMohandasPai) March 12, 2025

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Reacting to the post, Pai took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his frustration, calling it “a sad joke on Bengaluru.” He added, “At least we have a sense of humour about our suffering and an uncaring government.”

The satirical post quickly gained traction, with mixed reactions from social media users. While some found it amusing, others criticized the repeated highlighting of the city’s traffic woes without offering solutions. Some users questioned what steps Pai himself was suggesting to tackle Bengaluru’s infrastructure problems.

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The city’s traffic congestion has long been a concern, with peak-hour gridlocks causing significant delays. The Bengaluru traffic police and civic authorities have been working on various measures, including road widening, flyovers, and signal-free corridors. However, many residents feel that these efforts are insufficient to keep up with the city’s rapid growth.

As the debate over Bengaluru’s traffic continues, the viral post has once again drawn attention to the urgent need for comprehensive and sustainable solutions to ease the city’s mobility crisis.