On August 30, 2026, thousands of people congregated at Lalbagh in Bengaluru to register their opposition to a proposed tunnel road project and recent legislative changes.
The assembled crowd comprised citizens, children, Resident Welfare Associations, city BJP Members of Parliament and Kannada activists, each group joining the demonstration without distinction.
Leadership of the gathering was provided by 91‑year‑old environmental activist A.N. Yellappa Reddy, whose role was highlighted throughout the event.
Participants voiced their dissent against the recent amendments to two government laws and the tunnel road project, stating that both matters were the focus of their protest.
The demonstration reflected a coordinated response from diverse community sectors to the government’s proposed infrastructure plan.
