Traffic at the Parade Grounds flyover as commuters go through heightened security and arrangements ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public meeting in Secunderabad on Saturday. | Photo credit: G RAMAKRISHNA
Widespread traffic restrictions and heightened security are in place in Hyderabad and Secunderabad on Sunday in connection with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public meeting at the Parade Grounds.
Due to the movement of VVIP convoys and heavy public participation of around 1 million expected between 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM, the Malkajgiri Police have advised commuters to avoid major stretches around Parade Grounds, Paradise, Patna, Begumpet and adjacent thoroughfares.
Commuters from Begumpet towards Sangeet Junction will be diverted to Paradise–Patny–Clock Tower route with diversion at CTO Junction. Motorists heading between Begumpet and Trimulgherry are required to use the flyover route via St John’s Rotary, Shenoy, AOC and KV junction.
Vehicles going from Balanagar to Secunderabad will be diverted at Balanagar Junction. An alternate route via Punjaguttu, Begumpet, Rasoolpura Junction, Minister Road and Ranigunj is also proposed.
Large flexible BJP banners and flags at the Parade Grounds on the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public meeting on Sunday. | Photo credit: G RAMAKRISHNA
Commuters between Secunderabad and Trimulgherry have been advised to travel via Clock Tower, Sangeet, St John’s Rotary, Shenoy, AOC and KV Junction. Those traveling to Bowenpally from Secunderabad can use the Clock Tower–Patny–Paradise–CTO route.
Traffic from Tank Bund towards Trimulgherry will be diverted via Paradise, CTO, Tadbund, Diamond Point and Bowenpally Market to avoid congestion around the venue.
Police said roadside parking is strictly prohibited on all major stretches around the Parade Grounds. Illegally parked vehicles will be towed and prosecuted. Heavy vehicles, RTC buses and private buses have been advised to avoid roads leading to the venue during the restriction period.
Officials said 12 dedicated parking spaces have been reserved for participants with QR code-based navigation systems for public convenience. Buses coming from districts including Nalgonda, Khammam, Warangal and Bhongir have been instructed to park near the Uppal Stadium from where participants are expected to use metro services to reach the Parade Grounds.
Police have urged people to rely on Metro Rail and other public transport systems as much as possible, warning of delays due to traffic jams and convoy movements. The traffic situation will be monitored through CCTV monitoring and control rooms, while real-time updates will be issued through social media and FM radio channels.
Ahead of the event, increased police activity was visible across the city on Saturday, especially along the Begumpet Airport – Parade Grounds route and stretches leading towards Hitec City, where the prime minister is scheduled to attend several programmes. Hundreds of traffic and law enforcement officers were seen conducting route drills, surveillance checks and safety drills.
Security measures at the venue have also been significantly strengthened. Entry will only be allowed through dedicated gates after a thorough screening. Officials said items such as laptops, cameras, drones, bags, banners, water bottles, helmets, perfumes, cigarettes, matchboxes, lighters, sharp objects, outside food and electronic devices will not be allowed at the venue.
More than 2,000 law and order personnel and around 620 traffic police personnel along with specialized forces including National Security Guard (NSG) and Organization for Anti-Terrorist Operations (OCTOPUS) teams were deployed for the event. Bomb disposal units, sniffer dogs and electronic verification systems were also deployed at the site and in the parking zones.
Published – 09 May 2026 20:36 IST
