After the removal of Article 370, elections were held for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir, in which Sheikh Abdullah's party National Conference has formed the government by securing a majority. Omar Abdullah became the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. As soon as he took over the post of Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah made a big announcement, in which he said that he would not take advantage of the traffic protocol as the Chief Minister. This means that he will not use the green corridor. This announcement is special because usually there is a provision of traffic protocol for VIPs and politicians. When a leader or VIP goes somewhere by car for his official work, the traffic is stopped on his way so that he can go without any obstruction. Omar Abdullah has set an example by deciding not to take this facility.
What is VIP traffic protocol?
When a VIP, such as a politician, government official or other prominent person travels on the road, traffic protocols are implemented for their safety and convenience. The most important of these is the green corridor, in which all traffic signals on the VIP's path are stopped during their travel so that their vehicle can move forward without any obstruction. Along with this, VIPs also get a police escort, which ensures their safety and travels with them. When the VIP's vehicle is on the road, normal traffic is stopped and the VIP's vehicle is allowed to go first.
Is traffic protocol applicable for personal vehicles as well?
This question comes to the mind of many people whether VIPs avail the traffic protocol while traveling in their personal vehicle as well. The answer is no. Traffic protocol is given only for official work. When a VIP travels somewhere for his personal work or in his personal vehicle, he does not get the benefit of traffic protocol. This protocol is applicable only for his position and security reasons, not for his personal life. Omar Abdullah's announcement of not taking traffic protocol indicates that he will follow the traffic rules like ordinary citizens, and this decision sends a positive message among the public.
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