<p>Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has asked the police not to provide ‘zero traffic’ facility to his motorcade or convoy.</p>.<p>Instead of ‘zero traffic’, Bommai will have a signal-free movement.</p>.<p>The ‘zero traffic’ facility is frowned upon by citizens who are made to wait as police stop all vehicular movement for VIPs.</p>.<p>Bommai’s latest directive comes days after he said no to receiving a guard of honour (ceremonial welcome) in public places. According to a circular issued by DGP Praveen Sood, the guard of honour will now be confined to the premises of government offices.</p>.<p>Also, the guard of honour will be given only once a day when the VIPs arrive. Sood’s circular, however, will not apply to visits made by the Governor, judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court.</p>.<p>Earlier in the week, Bommai ordered doing away with the practice of giving gifts and memorabilia during government events. As an alternative, Kannada books can be given.</p>
<p>Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has asked the police not to provide ‘zero traffic’ facility to his motorcade or convoy.</p>.<p>Instead of ‘zero traffic’, Bommai will have a signal-free movement.</p>.<p>The ‘zero traffic’ facility is frowned upon by citizens who are made to wait as police stop all vehicular movement for VIPs.</p>.<p>Bommai’s latest directive comes days after he said no to receiving a guard of honour (ceremonial welcome) in public places. According to a circular issued by DGP Praveen Sood, the guard of honour will now be confined to the premises of government offices.</p>.<p>Also, the guard of honour will be given only once a day when the VIPs arrive. Sood’s circular, however, will not apply to visits made by the Governor, judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court.</p>.<p>Earlier in the week, Bommai ordered doing away with the practice of giving gifts and memorabilia during government events. As an alternative, Kannada books can be given.</p>
