GBA officials, 300 citizens join 26-km footpath walk to promote pedestrian safety in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: More than 300 citizens, along with senior officials of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), took part in a 26-km footpath walk across the city on New Year’s Day to highlight pedestrian safety, walkable infrastructure and sustainable urban development.
The initiative, titled Walkaluru, began at 7 am and saw participants aged between nine and 76 years walking strictly on footpaths along the designated route. Of the total participants, 165 successfully completed the full 26-km walk by 6.30 pm, The New Indian Express reported.
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GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao flagged off the walk at RV Road Metro Station. The route covered several major corridors and neighbourhoods, including RV Road, Jayanagar, Siddapura, Lalbagh, KH Road, the K-100 Corridor, Hosur Road, Richmond Road, Cubbon Park, Vidhana Soudha, Cubbon Road, Halasur Lake, Cantonment Railway Station, Jayamahal, Mekhri Circle and Yeshwanthpur.
Speaking at the event, Rao reportedly said the walk helped officials identify several stretches that require urgent repair to prevent injuries to pedestrians. He also stressed the need for more public toilets along walking routes.
The walk also covered the 2-km K-100 Citizen’s Waterway. On this stretch, walkers observed three Kempegowda Towers, one lake, two parks, and continuous pedestrian pathways, reflecting Bengaluru’s evolving urban landscape and public space planning.
Some of the walkers highlighted the need for additional ramps at certain locations, which could improve accessibility and ease of movement.
As per the report, the event saw the participation of Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, along with Commissioners from the South, West and North City Corporations, who joined citizens in the walk to underline the importance of reclaiming pedestrian rights in Bengaluru.
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Ajit Pawar's funeral on Thursday; Modi, Shah likely to attend
Baramati (PTI): The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, killed in a plane crash, will be held with full state honours on Thursday in Baramati, Pune district.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are expected to attend the funeral, which will be held at Vidya Pratishthan ground at 11 AM. Leaders cutting across the political spectrum will be present, the Nationalist Congress Party said.
The plane crash occurred in the morning shortly after Ajit Pawar and four other persons took off from Mumbai.
Besides Pawar, his Personal Security Officer, an attendant, and two crew members (pilot in command and the first officer) were also killed.
Pawar is survived by wife Sunetra, a member of the Rajya Sabha, and two sons, Parth and Jay.
The state government declared a public holiday on Wednesday and announced a three-day period of state mourning.
