‘Severe congestion’: Siddaramaiah writes to Azim Premji; seeks Wipro’s support in tackling traffic

NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday wrote to Wipro founder Azim Premji seeking the IT giant’s support in tackling traffic congestion on Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road (ORR). The letter comes amid growing criticism from industry leaders and opposition parties over the city’s crumbling road infrastructure. In his letter, Siddaramaiah praised Wipro’s role in Karnataka’s development but flagged severe congestion at the Iblur junction, particularly during peak hours. He suggested that opening limited vehicular movement through Wipro’s campus, under agreed terms and security checks, could significantly ease the problem. “One of the key challenges currently facing Bengaluru, particularly along the Outer Ring Road corridor at Iblur junction is severe traffic congestion du