Traffic restrictions in Bengaluru for Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Theft" rally on August 8

The rally was originally scheduled to be held on Tuesday (August 5), but it was postponed following the death of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Shibu Soren.

With Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi set to arrive in Bengaluru on Friday (August 8) to address the “vote theft” rally at Freedom Park, the Bengaluru City Traffic have issued a travel advisory, imposing restrictions on MG Road, Cubbon Road and Old Airport Road.

Traffic restrictions have been imposed in Chalukya Road, Shantala Junction and adjacent areas.

Parking restrictions have also been put in place in many areas of the city.

Rahul, along with AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge will address the party's rally against the alleged votes theft at Freedom Park on Friday.

The Congress had initially planned this protest on Tuesday (August 5), but it was postponed following the death of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Shibu Soren.

Noting that Freedom Park is a historical place and at such a place this protest is being held, abiding by court orders (against holding large scale protest in the city), Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said state party legislators, defeated (MLA) candidates and ministers will participate in this.

"From every assembly constituency, other than Bengaluru surrounding, a minimum of at least 50 party leaders should participate. Siddaramaiah, myself, Surjewala and other senior leaders have held meetings," he said.

(With agency inputs)