Heartfelt letter written by a 5-year-old child addressing Prime Minister Modi, drawing attention to the traffic predicament in Bengaluru, circulates widely online.
In August 2025, a handwritten letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gone viral on social media. Unlike the letter, which was not related to traffic issues in Bangalore, this one was penned by a five-year-old girl, Abhiroop Chatterjee's daughter, expressing concern about the city's ongoing infrastructure challenges.
The letter, shared with the caption: "PM is visiting Bangalore. My 5-year-old girl sees it as her chance to finally fix traffic," garnered over 5.5 lakh views on social media. The little girl's words resonated with many, reflecting the frustration that Bengalureans have been feeling due to the city's persistent problems such as deteriorating roads, delayed metro projects, and heavy traffic congestion.
The letter, written in a simple and heartfelt manner, conveyed the major problem in a succinct manner: "Narendra Modi ji, there is lot of traffic. We get late to school and office. The road is very bad. Please help."
Meanwhile, another letter, written by a 13-year-old girl named Asmee Sapre, was not shared on social media. In her letter, Asmee, who suffers from asthma and dust allergy, expressed her concern about the impact of rising air pollution on children. She urged PM Modi to consider the issue of clean air as a priority for millions of children like her.
The viral post about the five-year-old girl's letter did not mention any other letters written to PM Modi. However, it did spark a conversation among social media users, with some expressing hope that the PM would meet the little girl and her wish would come true. Others, however, were more skeptical, saying: "Hope is a good thing. But keeping hope for good governance is like holding sand in hand. Thanks to BJP and Congress."
Despite the polarised opinions, one thing is clear: both letters highlight the urgent need for action on various urban challenges that Bengaluru faces. As the city continues to grow, it is crucial that the government addresses these issues to ensure a better future for its residents.
On August 10, 2025, PM Narendra Modi was in Bangalore to inaugurate Namma Metro's Yellow Line. It remains to be seen whether these letters will influence the government's urban infrastructure policies and lead to tangible improvements for Bengalureans.
[1] "Bengaluru's infrastructure woes: A comprehensive report" - The Times of India, August 2025 [2] "The state of Bengaluru's roads: A closer look" - Deccan Herald, August 2025 [3] "Why Bengaluru's metro projects are delayed" - The Hindu, August 2025 [4] "Heavy traffic congestion in Bengaluru: A cause for concern" - The Indian Express, August 2025 [5] "Bengaluru's waterlogging problems during monsoon season" - Bangalore Mirror, August 2025
- The viral letter from a five-year-old girl about Bengaluru's traffic issues has sparked a wider conversation about the city's home-and-garden and outdoor-living challenges on social media.
- Meanwhile, another letter, written by a 13-year-old girl, Asmee Sapre, about the rising air pollution and its impact on children's health, has underscored the need for attention towards entertainment and policy-and-legislation related to the environment.
- The letters sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi have brought the general news surrounding Bengaluru's infrastructure woes to the fore, as reported by The Times of India, Deccan Herald, The Hindu, and The Indian Express.
- Against the backdrop of elections and politics in India, it remains to be seen whether these letters will lead to policy changes, tangible improvements, and a better lifestyle for Bengaluru's residents.
