NEW DELHI: Bengaluru’s infamous traffic has once again become the subject of online satire, with a viral post humorously packaging the city’s gridlock as a must-visit tourism experience. Former Infosys director Mohandas Pai shared an image promoting a fictional “4-day, 3-night Bangalore Tourism” trip, with the city’s worst congestion points—Outer Ring Road, Silk Board Junction, Marathahalli, and HSR Layout—listed as key destinations.

Calling it “a sad joke on Bengaluru,” Pai remarked that while locals may find humor in their daily ordeal, the government remains indifferent to their suffering. Sharing the now-viral text, he wrote, “Bangalore Tourism is organising a 4 day 3 nights trip to the following four destinations – Outer Ring Road, Silkboard Junction, Marathalli & HSR layout. Its called ‘Chaar Jam Yatra‘”—a sarcastic dig at the city’s never-ending traffic snarls. He further criticized the authorities, stating, “Having a sense of humor about our suffering is all we can do with an uncaring government.”
‘No Need for a Moon Mission, Isro — Just Drive Here!’
Bengaluru’s battered roads have also drawn public ire, with residents of Bellandur staging a protest ahead of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar’s scheduled visit at 4 PM on Wednesday. Hundreds gathered at Devarabeesanahalli near Sakra Hospital, waving placards that read, “No Need for a Moon Mission, Isro — Just Drive Here!”—a sarcastic jab at the crater-sized potholes dotting the city’s roads.
However, their frustration only grew when Shivakumar failed to turn up. “This road has been in a terrible condition for the last six months,” said Kusum Sahay, an elderly resident. “There are no pavements for pedestrians, and stepping out of a car itself is a challenge.”
Venkat, another protester, was furious over the state of one of Bengaluru’s prime localities. “We are the crème de la crème of Bengaluru, yet infrastructure here is cringe-worthy. This is a major road connecting Koramangala and Indiranagar—how hard is it to fix it quickly?”
For many, navigating these roads has become an everyday nightmare. “We moved here two years ago hoping things would improve, but nothing has changed,” said a Mantri Espana resident. “Just yesterday, I took my father to an eye hospital—a seven-minute drive took 20 minutes because of these crater-sized potholes. For elderly people, walking to Sakra Hospital is impossible. We are forced to take cars even for short distances, and that just adds to the traffic chaos.”
Kanchana Ganeshan, another protester, reminisced about how cycling in the area was once a joy. “Four years ago, I used to cycle on the lake road. Now, I wouldn’t dare. What used to be a smooth ride has turned into a bone-rattling nightmare. Every day, travelling just seven kilometres is an ordeal.”
While Bengaluru residents continue to air their grievances, the government’s response remains to be seen.