When Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Bengaluru on Sunday to inaugurate the Yellow Line of Namma Metro, it was not just the transport projects that drew public attention. A simple, handwritten letter from five-year-old Arya, daughter of city resident Abhiroop Chatterjee, became the day’s unexpected talking point.
Addressed directly to “Narendra Modi ji”, Arya wrote, “There is lot of traffic. We get late to school and office. The road is very bad. Please help.” She signed it with her name, age, location, and the date, decorating the page with small drawings of a heart, a flower, and other shapes.
Her father shared the note on X with the caption, “PM is visiting Bangalore. My 5-year-old girl sees it as her chance to finally fix traffic.” Within hours, the post had been viewed over four lakh times and had sparked an outpouring of comments from residents who knew exactly what she meant.
Social media reaction
Some messages offered encouragement. “I hope he meets your daughter and her wish comes true,” wrote user @MayyankK3246. Another, @scmitra, recalled, “About 15 years back, my daughter, then all of 5, wrote to the Hon’ President regarding noise in Mumbai, even in late night, which disturbed her studies. Lo and behold, we had many visits from the local police station a few months after the letter was written, asking if the issue was resolved!”
Others were less hopeful. “Hope is a good thing. But keeping hope for good governance is like holding sand in your hand. Thanks to BJP and Congress,” one person posted. Another said, “Absolutely marvellous, an innocent way to communicate with the PM… but is there anyone listening? I don’t think so.”
Some vented their frustration in blunt terms. “I almost got killed because of the roads from Koramangala to Indiranagar. I pay Rs 3 lakh as income tax. And all I get is the roads, which are like highway to hell,” wrote @KariaJeet. One user reflected on the difficulty of discussing these issues with children, saying, “The most difficult part is explaining to children why things are so bad in India. Sometimes I wonder if I have failed as a parent.”
Bengaluru roads: A city’s long-standing problem
Bengaluru’s traffic jams and poor road conditions are not new. For years, residents and commuters have complained about delays, potholes, and the slow pace of roadworks. Arya’s letter, though simple, echoed the concerns of corporate employees, parents, and daily wage workers alike who lose hours each day navigating the city’s clogged roads.
New transport links unveiled
While the letter stirred conversation online, Modi’s visit had a packed schedule. He inaugurated the Yellow Line of Namma Metro, expected to ease congestion on the busy stretch between Electronic City and central Bengaluru. The line will open to the public from Monday, with three trains operating initially.
The Prime Minister also flagged off the Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express along with two other Vande Bharat services. He laid the foundation stone for Phase 3 of the metro network and addressed a public gathering. Bharatiya Janata Party workers gathered in large numbers along his route to welcome him.
For many in Bengaluru, the hope is that these projects will bring some relief to the city’s overburdened transport system. For others, Arya’s words captured a more immediate truth — that better roads and less traffic would change daily life far more than any ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Addressed directly to “Narendra Modi ji”, Arya wrote, “There is lot of traffic. We get late to school and office. The road is very bad. Please help.” She signed it with her name, age, location, and the date, decorating the page with small drawings of a heart, a flower, and other shapes.
PM is visiting Bangalore. My 5-year-old girl sees it as her chance to finally fix traffic. pic.twitter.com/EJdzpxSs89
— Abhiroop Chatterjee (@AbhiroopChat) August 10, 2025
Her father shared the note on X with the caption, “PM is visiting Bangalore. My 5-year-old girl sees it as her chance to finally fix traffic.” Within hours, the post had been viewed over four lakh times and had sparked an outpouring of comments from residents who knew exactly what she meant.
Social media reaction
Some messages offered encouragement. “I hope he meets your daughter and her wish comes true,” wrote user @MayyankK3246. Another, @scmitra, recalled, “About 15 years back, my daughter, then all of 5, wrote to the Hon’ President regarding noise in Mumbai, even in late night, which disturbed her studies. Lo and behold, we had many visits from the local police station a few months after the letter was written, asking if the issue was resolved!”
Others were less hopeful. “Hope is a good thing. But keeping hope for good governance is like holding sand in your hand. Thanks to BJP and Congress,” one person posted. Another said, “Absolutely marvellous, an innocent way to communicate with the PM… but is there anyone listening? I don’t think so.”
Some vented their frustration in blunt terms. “I almost got killed because of the roads from Koramangala to Indiranagar. I pay Rs 3 lakh as income tax. And all I get is the roads, which are like highway to hell,” wrote @KariaJeet. One user reflected on the difficulty of discussing these issues with children, saying, “The most difficult part is explaining to children why things are so bad in India. Sometimes I wonder if I have failed as a parent.”
Bengaluru roads: A city’s long-standing problem
Bengaluru’s traffic jams and poor road conditions are not new. For years, residents and commuters have complained about delays, potholes, and the slow pace of roadworks. Arya’s letter, though simple, echoed the concerns of corporate employees, parents, and daily wage workers alike who lose hours each day navigating the city’s clogged roads.
New transport links unveiled
While the letter stirred conversation online, Modi’s visit had a packed schedule. He inaugurated the Yellow Line of Namma Metro, expected to ease congestion on the busy stretch between Electronic City and central Bengaluru. The line will open to the public from Monday, with three trains operating initially.
The Prime Minister also flagged off the Bengaluru–Belagavi Vande Bharat Express along with two other Vande Bharat services. He laid the foundation stone for Phase 3 of the metro network and addressed a public gathering. Bharatiya Janata Party workers gathered in large numbers along his route to welcome him.
For many in Bengaluru, the hope is that these projects will bring some relief to the city’s overburdened transport system. For others, Arya’s words captured a more immediate truth — that better roads and less traffic would change daily life far more than any ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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