June 13th 2024.
The city of Bhubaneswar was buzzing with anticipation as the new government's swearing-in ceremony was scheduled to take place on Wednesday. However, despite prior announcements of restrictions on vehicular movement, the traffic on major roads came to a halt, causing inconvenience to many. The situation was particularly bad on the route connecting Nalco Square and Acharya Vihar Square, where commuters were stuck in their vehicles for over an hour.
To ensure a smooth flow of traffic during this high-profile event, the Commissionerate Police had restricted vehicular movement from Jayadev Vihar to Nalco Square between 2 pm and 7 pm. As a result, many commuters were forced to take the Acharya Vihar route, especially those heading towards the Chandrasekharpur area. However, things took a turn for the worse when the vehicles of BJP supporters were parked in the middle of the road, causing a major traffic jam. Despite this chaos, there were no police officers in sight to resolve the issue.
The situation was no different near popular landmarks such as Doordarshan Kendra, Nalco Square, Press Chhak, Omfed Chhak, and Acharya Vihar Square. Even the narrow lanes near Sainik School and Gadakana were not spared from the heavy traffic. Janmajay Mohaptra, a daily commuter from Infocity to Rasulgarh, shared his experience, stating that the traffic from Nalco Square towards Jayadev Vihar had been diverted. Despite the obvious rush towards Acharya Vihar from Kalinga Hospital, the Commissionerate Police had failed to take any proactive measures. This resulted in a chaotic situation, leaving many stranded for long periods of time.
In conclusion, the swearing-in ceremony of the new government in Bhubaneswar caused major disruptions in the city's traffic, despite prior announcements and efforts by the Commissionerate Police. The lack of pre-emptive measures and presence of police officers only added to the chaos, inconveniencing many commuters.
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