Wipro founder Azim Premji has declined Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah&rsquo;s request to permit limited vehicular access through Wipro&rsquo;s Sarjapur campus, a proposal aimed at easing Bengaluru&rsquo;s worsening traffic congestion.
In a letter, Premji clarified that the internal roads within Wipro&rsquo;s private campus were never intended for public use. 
He warned that opening them up could create serious safety, security, and operational challenges for employees. 
Allowing such access, he added, would set an &ldquo;unsustainable precedent,&rdquo; potentially leading to similar demands from other private companies.
Premji stressed that Bengaluru&rsquo;s traffic problems require long-term urban planning solutions rather than temporary measures that compromise private property. 
He urged the government to prioritize strengthening public transport, upgrading road infrastructure, and implementing effective decongestion strategies.
The decision has sparked mixed reactions&mdash;while some citizens backed Premji&rsquo;s emphasis on employee safety and private property rights, others argued that corporates should play a more active role in addressing the city&rsquo;s chronic traffic issues.

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September 26, 2025 | 15:42 IST