Rising road rage in Mumbai, Bengaluru: Traffic, temperament among key triggers, say experts
Mumbai/Bengaluru: Recent incidents of road rage in Mumbai and Bengaluru have brought the issue of traffic-related aggression to the forefront. Alarming scenes captured on CCTV have revealed the extent of violence on the streets, with some cases leading to serious injuries.
In a recent incident at the Abhilak Junction signal on New Link Road in Kandivali, two young men, Chotu Maniyar and Pratham Khillare, both 22, assaulted a 34-year-old priest, Ashishkumar Dubey, and his relative, Ajit Agnihotri, after their two-wheelers collided. The attackers used a knife and a bamboo stick in the confrontation.
Another viral video from Bengaluru showed a biker smashing the windscreen of a car after the driver applied the brakes without signaling. The incident injured a seven-month-old child inside the car, as the biker's rage escalated despite the couple's pleas.
Experts attribute such incidents to the high levels of stress and frustration experienced by drivers in congested cities like Mumbai, which has topped the global 'Driving Cities Index' for road rage incidents. Psychologists stress on the need for stricter penalties, increased surveillance, and self-care practices to address this growing urban challenge.
Dr. Rajan Bhonsle, a psychologist and couples counselor, highlighted that the pressure to reach destinations on time often leads to heightened aggression on the road. He noted that while some individuals maintain a calm demeanor despite domestic tensions, others with difficulty managing emotions are more susceptible to road rage.
With road rage incidents on the rise, experts urge drivers to practice patience and caution, particularly in highly congested urban areas.
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Karnataka HM G Parameshwara blames EVM for Cong debacle in Maharashtra, backs ballot papers
BENGALURU: Karnataka home minister G Parameshwara on Monday alleged Electronic Voting Machine manipulations led to the defeat of Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in just concluded assembly polls in Maharashtra.
While speaking to reporters here on Monday, he said the BJP does selective manipulations to convince people that there were no wrongdoings. He also wanted to go back to the paper ballots system.
The ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra won a landslide victory in the assembly elections, shattering the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi's dream to wrest power. The BJP won the highest ever 132 seats for the party, while the Shiv Sena led by Shinde bagged 57 seats and NCP won 41 seats to take the Mahayuti total to 230 seats. Congress as part of MVA won just 16 seats.
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"We analysed the Maharashtra poll outcome deeply. We felt that in many places EVMs were manipulated," Parameshwara said. He also said an obvious question would be why not it happened in Jharkhand and elsewhere. The manipulations are done selectively so that no one can question it, he blamed.
According to him, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha is a leading partner. Had the Congress been the leading partner, things would have changed. He backed the ballot papers saying that the same was discussed in Maharashtra Congress as well.
