Siddaramaiah said on his official Twitter account that he had chosen not to receive flowers or shawls from persons who frequently present them as a sign of respect. For use at both private and public occasions.

The Congress leader remarked that if someone wants to provide a present to show their love and respect, they may give a book. 

May I continue to receive all of your love and compassion, he wished. ''

In addition, Siddaramaiah requested from Bengaluru police that the zero traffic procedure be reinstated for him, a move he claimed to have made in light of the issues people were experiencing.

He wrote, "I have made the decision after observing the difficulties encountered by those going along the area where there are limits because of "zero traffic."