Anil Kumble Takes BMTC Bus Due To Bengaluru Bandh To Reach Home: Check Netizens' Reaction

Former Indian leg spinner and captain Anil Kumble took the state-run BMTC bus to commute in Bengaluru on Monday due to bandh.

The cricketer himself shared a picture of him travelling in Bengaluru. The photo has now gone viral on social media sites.

"BMTC trip back home today from the airport," he tweeted. The netizens responded to his tweet with interesting response with many asking him whether he will get down in 'Anil Kumble Circle' in MG Road.

"Please stop by Anil Kumble circle sir," a user commented. "Didn't get mobbed?" another user asked.

Third user stated, "Proud of you sir :) If you have to get down at "Anil Kumble Circle", will you tell the conductor "ನನ್ನ ಸರ್ಕಲ್ ಹತ್ರ ನಿಲ್ಸಿ?" Fourth user stated, "Then it is literally
ವೃತ್ತದಲ್ಲಿರೋದೆಲ್ಲ ನಂದೇ!"

Lakhs of private vehicles including autos, taxis, maxi cabs, goods vehicles and corporate buses could stay off the roads on Monday, making commuting difficult for school students and office-goers, among others, as the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations has called for a 'bandh' on Monday.

The Federation comprises a total of 32 private transport associations, and most of the private transport services are unlikely to be available till Monday midnight. As private maxi cabs are one of the main modes of transport for several school children, some schools in the city have declared a holiday today to avoid inconvenience to students, official sources told PTI.

Those commuting to the airport would need to find alternative means as well. The Bengaluru Airport Authority has also advised passengers to make necessary arrangements to reach the airport on time in view of bandh. The Federation has called for bandh seeking a ban on bike taxis, and urging the government to extend the Shakti scheme -- that offers free bus rides to women on state-run transport buses -- to private buses as well, among other demands.

The private transporters have claimed that they have been negatively impacted by the Shakti scheme and that the state government has not fulfilled their demands despite repeated discussions.