Dr Veerendra Heggade to be State's New Traffic Ambassador

Thu, Aug 30 2012 11:33:03 AM

Dr Veerendra Heggade to be State's New Traffic Ambassador

Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore

Bangalore, Aug 30: Karnataka state will soon see a new but familiar face explaining the essentials of road safety rules to its citizens, if talks currently under way go as planned.

According to government sources, Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala Dr D Veerendra Heggade will be the state's new traffic ambassador, along with current ambassador Rahul Dravid.

Heggade has reportedly agreed to become the face of traffic police across the state. Being a well-known leader with vast following, it is expected that his name attached to a Road Safety Campaign will have a positive effect on the citizens.

Sources said that Dr Heggade’s services will be enlisted in order to promote road safety campaigns. Traffic expert M N Sreehari said that Dr Heggade would be a good choice for Bangalore Traffic Police. “People listen to him and he has a genuine interest in the issue on hand. Adding his name to the list of people supporting BTP’s campaign will definitely be helpful,” Sreehari said.

It may be recalled that Dr Heggade's mother Ratnamma Heggade and her car driver died in a tragic road accident on Jan 21, 2006. The death of his mother brought him extreme pain, and even now he feels sad on hearing news of any accident.

With a view to minimise accidents, Dr Heggade has agreed to be the new face of state's traffic campaign, it is learnt.

As a first step, Heggade's picture along with his message will be displayed around Bangalore through banners and buntings.

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Gerald, modankap-bantval
Sat, Sep 01 2012
HIS EXCELLENCY SRI SRI VEERENDRA HEGDEGI SHOULD BE PRESIDENT OF THIS COUNTRY !! WHAT A NOBLE HUMAN BEING HE IS !!! BUT SOME OF OUR NOTORIOUS RSS/BD GROUP SHOULD LEARN LESSONS FROM HIM !!!!

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mark, udyavara
Sat, Sep 01 2012
Our traffic is our culture, attitude, achievement and discipline on the road. I understand the people messing it up. What about the authorities cops in the hiding taking bribes....teach then sense. Book them so that proper regulations are implemented.

Cops, don't stop and ask a BS III certified vehicles (relatively new) the emission certificate but smoky guns firing out of automobiles & ban the certifying authorities. Time to stop taking bribes & get to act.

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Dr Kiran VSA, Udupi
Fri, Aug 31 2012
These days the rush to advise others is spectacular But these leaders stripped of their masks aam admi is left dazed. Pejawar Swami, Dharmadhikari are also Religious Kings enjoying their wealth and Power. Tehelka can tell more. All these temples, Matts ate Swiss Banks for Indian Politicians. The global empire of SDM is quite interesting They dont pay single paisa as Tax.

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Anand Ulaya, Adyanadka (Ulaya)
Fri, Aug 31 2012
Good initiative to create a safer, cleaner state,” from our respected Dharmadhikari Dr. D Veerendra Heggade Shri Kshethra Dharmasthala

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ivan, uae
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Dr. heggade is can do something good for India. congratulations, God bless you.

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Thomas, india
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Congratulations and we wish you every luck sir,
Yes, WE have lost and still loosing precious lives just because of poor roads - shoddy construction shady street lighting or no lighting at all- corrupt Police even pay money to write FIR or even to release the deceased/ bodies.
This is gross negligence and very poor management.
First and foremost Take a aerial mapping of the state of karnataka.
Appoint apowerful team comprising of only engineers and military personnels.
DRaw out strict building codes to build and opearte roads with proper gabbroand concrete or rubberized like in Malaysia.
Constructions should be awarded only to A-Grade contractors who will be screened for bidding process.
they should have capacity and stregth to withstand any odds.
Construction should be totally mechanised and not labor oriented peace meal.
Let the road cross section be drawn in total or complete taking into consideration the dividers-shoulders- lighting- kerbside- landscape- sign age-bill boards for direction-location etc.
Like in Europe or Germany or japan.
Employ foreign experts
as consultants from the industry.
for quality inspection.
Build bridges for /tunnels for pedestrians- build bus stops- Loops- CYCLE PATH- WALKWAYS - Zebra crossing absolutely European and American standards.
The ministry should have satellite
monitoring system which should be in place with all cameras installed in every check point.
Roads should be 3tiers system with Elevated train systems by the sides.
Let there be pipes laid besides for passing utilioty wires like gas-telephone -cable- Internet- electric wires etc.like a huge conduit.
so you dont screw up the roads later.
Plan it well on paper -study well and implement.
The cross section of the roads should have road base- gab bro aggregate &-top surface for wear and tear should be concrete or rubber.
Engage Malaysians or Singapore contractors and let our jokers learn how to build good roads and not killer roads.

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KRPrabhu, Kudla/Bangalore
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Robot Kem,I too agree with your opinion.
Respected Heggadeji if at all accepts the responsibility, state government has to implement his advise in toto.In that I am sure that Heggadeji will recommend for total prohibition in the state like Gujarat.Alcoholism is the major cause for road accidental deaths now a days.

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Pooja, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 30 2012
How about reddy brothers.... They have financed BJP a lot

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adhi, Bangalore
Thu, Aug 30 2012
A ray of hope is seen.He is the right person,at least people will now listen to what Dr.Hegde says after govt failed to convince through rahul dravid and others.Road safety has been a great conern over the years.

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ROBOT KEM, INDIA
Thu, Aug 30 2012
I am VERY MUCH SURE Dr.Veerendra Heggade WILL NOT ACCEPT THIS OFFER, even though many reasons are given here.

Dr. Heggade is A GEM OF THE PERSONALITY.

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Ahmed, Mangalore/DXB
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Dear Dr Veerendra Heggade Ji,

Congratulations, We are confident that your knowledge & experience in diverse fields will make positive contribution towards achieving the best traffic pratice. I am not sure what wil be your actual role but hope that you will bring a change to the existing traffic system(Road, signals, Pedestrian crossings,Parking etc) in Mangalore & DK .Good Luck

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Ravi Hemmady, Barkur, Muscat
Thu, Aug 30 2012
A great personality on a greater and crucial job, Shri veerendra Hegde along with great Rahul Dravid will be the best ambassdor. Karnataka people need lot of road safety awarness, lack of this the road accidents takes place regularly. All Best to these great persons.

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Sahan, Bajpe/DXB
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Right and Perfect choice for the Traffic Ambassador.But,We people should follow the rules and regulations of Traffic to avoid the Mishap.Punish who violating the Rules also the drunken drivers.Moreover,improve the conditions of roads.

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shreenath, Udupi
Thu, Aug 30 2012
SHRIMAAN VEERENDRA HEGGADEJI is ia great person. I think the comentor who commented about his new role dont have any credibilty to judje him. Dont simply bark, if possible try to add your little time and money with his many social welfare works. Dirty people always think dirty.

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sundeep kunder, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 30 2012
It is a welcome move, but the Regional transport Authorities should also be more responsible. They should impose fines or cancel the license of those who violate the traffic rules. Some of the truck/Bus drivers need to be trained on how to drive & stop the vehicles on the roads. They just drive with no traffic sense.RTO Should watch how the heavy vehicles cause nuisance to smaller vehicles and stop them.Also the pedestrians should be more sensible whilst crossing the roads. Some of them are not bothered of the vehicles when they cross the roads and later blame the drivers.Some of them unnecessarily horn while driving & causing noise pollution.Some people in mangalore even walk in the middle of the road like animals and don't move inspite of horning which again causes noise pollution. RTO should take some initiative to stop this rather than just having traffic ambassador

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Bulsam, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Sir, you just see to it that the NH authority follows all safety rules like Speed-limits, Sign-boards at all dangerously negotiating strategic locations, Scientific-humps, White/yellow reflector paint/sign-board before every suddenly popping divider…
Sir, heavily fine the drivers violating the traffic rules, suspend the DL if they repeat more than three times, file case against the stray animal owners and the proprietors of buses that leave behind big boulders/stones used during the break-down, demolish un-authorised arches, round-abouts, blind drum/tyre circles…
Sir, please install maximum CCTV at all the junctions inside the city limits, at all the strategic points & check-points in the outskirts and all police stations…
Sir, make painting 35kms Speed inside city limit in rear-side of the entire public carrier a compulsory, fine the bus drivers that stop opposite to one another on NHs either to chat or to block their competitors from overtaking, instruct the bus-operators to stop the service-buses for pick/ passengers outside the main carriageways and create new Bus-bays & Bus-stops…
Sir, instruct the public carrier drivers not to stop on the bends or on road-ends, get rid of extra whistle-blowers in service buses, regulate Limited-Stop bus drivers to check over-speeding to kill…
Sir, educate the drivers to use correct indicator for Over-take and Left/right turns, make KSRTC take-over the city bus services e.g. KUDLA ROADWAYS…
Sir, discipline the passengers to use Q-System, demolish un-scientific/oddly located bus stops, create 15ft. mud-path on both side of the main-road, install speed-limiting governors in service buses…
Sir, please catch the corrupt RTO officials, if they repeats taking bribes for favour, suspend them and if their offence is unpardonable, dismiss them…
Sir, look into the welfare of the RTO officials, their family and their children’s education. Also, don’t neglect their fitness particularly ugly pot-belly and shapeless body.

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Tripti, Brahmavar/Dubai
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Noel, Dubai
At least u want to think twice before comment like these personalities!!

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Societal Web, Dubai
Thu, Aug 30 2012
1. First get rid off the ridiculous and deafening horns.
2. Will talk about the next one after item number 1 is done.
3. Will depend on item number 1 and 2.

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Societal Web, Dubai
Thu, Aug 30 2012
All are social services until they become political.

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Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Noel, Dubai

Don't use your dirty mind in this forum. Govt thought he can make significant impact on People of Karnataka and that is why he was chosen. It is a social service, not political service.

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Diwakar, Bangalore
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Best choice would be Mahatma Gandhi - father of our mother land

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rakesh rai, mumbai / mangalore
Thu, Aug 30 2012
we see a lot of religious leaders getting into advertising recently. sri heggade and udupi pejawar math seer modelling for udayavani in ads. it would be better if they do not involve in private advertising.

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PETER, BOLKUNJE/MANGALORE
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Dear sir,

Would appreciate if you could also see and report on the conditions of the roads especially in Mangalore which is the prime cause of accidents.

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Laxman, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Our best wishes to Shriman Veerndra Heggadeji.I am sure shriman Heggadeji will bring safety awareness among people and reduce the accidents. Most of the accidents takes place over speeding and drunk driving. There should be hoarding with the photo of accident vehicles and message to drive safely on dangerous spots. Also statistics of accidental deaths.Seat belts should be compulsory to driver and the front seat passenger.

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Eric, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Untill and unless driving public made to realize and follow the traffic rules thoughtout the state and Nation nothing good will turn out. There are so many departments and institutions spread throughout India with enough man power to enforce rules and regulations, law and order, we do not see any improvement , day by day the situation worsens. Can the charisma of a single person suffice??

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ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE-YANBU/KSA
Thu, Aug 30 2012
H.E.DR Shri D Veerendra Heggade,Dharmadikari,Sri Keshtra Dharmastala, is an perfect choice for this noble cause.He could influence in any given subject across Karnataka.A human with foresighted vision and mission could bring a sea change in any given subject which also will bring miracle.Apart from that,Dharmadikari is very fond of passenger motor vehicle having vintage car Museum in Dharmastala which is considered to be number one in Karnataka.His all cars are carrying number plate as 1,11,111,1111,!!!

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Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Rahul Dravid can convince class.

But Shrimaan Heggade can convince mass..

I am sure involvement of Heggade will make positive change.

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Sanjeev Kamath, Udupi / Bahrain
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Person behind the wheel, honking to glory automatically acquires power and arrogance, starts feeling that he owns the road and the pedestrians are the hindering lesser mortals. You alone, Sir, can bring about traffic discipline and reduce honking noise in Karnataka. May NH 66 be the safest highway on the earth.

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Noel, Dubai
Thu, Aug 30 2012
This has nothing to do with road safety, but just a drama to get attention and votes. I do not agree what Veerendra Heggade says. Truth is always bitter.

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sridhar shetty, DOHA /BARKUR
Thu, Aug 30 2012
congrts Dr Heggade your the only one care about DK and udupi ,grt work best of luck....one day he will be a bharta Rathna for his works...

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Vikram, mangalore/sharjah
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Rakesh Shetty,
After many days you have said somenthing good about a good person...continue this...

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Ramdas, Mangalore
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Veerendra Hegde should be Brand Ambassador of Dakshina Kannada. Infact he is the role model for so many social activities.

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Tomas Richard, Udupi
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Sri Heggadeji is great soul..perhaps govt could have given bigger role than traffic ambassador..if he can spare some time from his busy schedule. He is the Only Person in Karnataka who can unite people of all religions. We have so much respect for him..Also i need to mention one more person is Sri Sri Ravishankarji...

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VINAY, MANGALORE
Thu, Aug 30 2012
MR.AMAR NATHAL, MANGALORE

MIND UR LANGUAGE DONT BRING POLITICS IN THIS MATTER SRI HEGGADEJI NOT INVOLVING ANY PARTY

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Vincy, Bangkok
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Shri Veerendra Heggade is a right choice for the betterment of Traffic conditions. But what are more important are broad roads with road dividers for all roads all over the state.The road dividers are very safe compare to other broad roads with two way traffic.The opposition in central and the ruling party in Karnataka have dramatic changes now and then but they are never implemented upto the grass root level.Just see the example of roads leading to Kukke Subramanya and Dharmasthala. They are narrow and with hundred of curves which can be avoided by making them straight. Instead of making tons of donations to Kukke and Dharmastala the people should donate land to make the roads broad and straight.The famous teample Kateel is reached through airport road. But you have a shocking experience at padavinangady turn.All of a sudden the concrete road is incomplete because the people are not ready to share the land to widen the road.

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Ramadas Acharya, Udupi/Pune
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Traffic decipline is most important on Indian roads.Most of the road accidents in cities and highways are due to carelessness and lack of following road decipline and patence.If Dr Veerendra Hegde just appeal the people to save thier own and others lives,I am sure impact will be really great!

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Amin Bhoja, Patte / Riyadh
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Dr Heggadeji and your words are 'People make mistakes and you will punish them but you educate them bring awareness among them before they do any mistakes,a good thought of you sir. People will respect your words so the accidents too will minimise.A well thought of plan from the govt,too.

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Tripti, Brahmavar/Dubai
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Good Move!!!
Hope Heggade's picture along with his message will effect some changes in traffic compaign.

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alban lewis, Kallianpur/bangalore
Thu, Aug 30 2012
He is much respected and I am sure people those drive and commuters too will heed to his valuable talk on road safety, resulting in less number of accidents.
Rahul Dravid you too please continue your efforts.
Long life to Dr. V Heggade

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AMAR NATHAL, MANGALORE
Thu, Aug 30 2012
This has nothing to do with road safety, but vote tactics!

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Naveen D'souza, Valencia-Kuwait
Thu, Aug 30 2012
SIR CAN YOU TRY TO GET A POST OF C.M IN KARNATAKA. WE ALL GIVE A SUPPORT. ALL THE POLITEICAL PARTYS THEY SPOIL OUR GREAT KARNATAKA.

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Prema Manohar Palanna, Mangalore/Dubai
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Respected Haggade Sir, Congratulations to you for this great honour bestowed to you which you really deserve. We need a person like you and are proud of you. Your ex photographer (German) always used to appreciate your great deeds.

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jeevan, mangalore
Thu, Aug 30 2012
SIR, YOU ARE REALLY GREAT AND WE ARE ALL PROUD OF YOU.

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SIDDIK, QATAR
Thu, Aug 30 2012
PLEASE LET THIS PERSON TO CONTINUE HIS CHARITY ACTIVITIES WHICH IS MUCH MORE NEEDED TO COUNTRY. THIS MIGHT BE A PLAN TO INVOLVE HIM TO YOUR WORST POLITICS.

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Prasad, Mangalore/W.Africa
Thu, Aug 30 2012
Its really good move by the Govt. As he is respected by all the religion for his service towards the society. Yes, of course definitely the accidents will be minimized.

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Rakesh shetty, mangalore
Thu, Aug 30 2012

HATS OFF TO SHRIMAAN VEERENDRA HEGGADEJI. CONGRATULATION TO YOU SIR FOR THIS GREAT HONOUR.

WE ARE PROUD OF YOU. YOUR ROLE MODEL TO ALL. KEEP DOING GOOD WORK ALWAYS. JAI HO.

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