New Delhi: From May 1, no VIPs or dignitary including President, PM, Chief Justice of India and chief minister will be allowed to have red beacon on their vehicles.
The red beacons will be allowed only for emergency vehicles and enforcement agencies.
A national Daily on April 12 had first reported how ending VIPs red beacon culture was there in government’s agenda when Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) took the meeting.
Terming the decision historic, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari said, “People used to feel bad about people in power and others using red beacons on their vehicle. It’s a huge democratic decision.”
He said there have been several instances of misuse of beacons for show off.
“We will notify the decision after public hearing. But I appeal everyone to remove these beacons on their own,” said Gadkari.
Soon after the Cabinet decision red beacons of Gadkari’s official vehicles were removed.
