Watch: Karnataka Man Rolls On Road To protest Against Potholes
NDTV
The protest carried out by Nityananda Olakadu is a type of ritual called 'Urulu Seve', which is popular in Karnataka.
A man in Karnataka resorted to a unique form of protest against potholes by rolling on the road. Visuals of Nityananda Olakadu were posted on Twitter by news agency ANI. The news agency identified him as a social worker and said he rolled on a stretch of road in Udupi on Wednesday to protest against potholes. During recent rain, videos showing waterlogged and pothole-filled streets of Karnataka's capital Bengaluru swept social media. The downpour resulted in large-scale destruction, affecting the normal life of people, with some complaining that the "brand Bengaluru" has taken a hit. #WATCH | Karnataka: A social worker named Nityananda Olakadu rolls on a stretch of a road as he protests in a unique manner against potholes on the roads in Udupi (14.09) pic.twitter.com/znCwZmPP1z
The video shows a tired Mr Olakadu rolling on the road filled with potholes. After a few rounds, he lies flat on his back with a few people seen around him.
