Wipro founder chairman Azim Premji on Wednesday turned down Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah ’s request to permit limited vehicular movement through the IT major’s Sarjapur campus in Bengaluru. Premji’s reply came after Siddaramaiah wrote to him on September 19, urging him to consider easing traffic congestion on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) by allowing controlled passage through the company’s premises.

The Chief Minister wrote in the letter that preliminary studies by traffic and mobility experts suggested the move could reduce congestion on adjoining stretches by nearly 30% during peak hours. “Your support in this matter will go a long way in easing traffic bottlenecks, enhancing commuter experience, and contributing to a more efficient and livable Bengaluru. I would greatly appre

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