P Ayyarappan, a road safety activist, said, "During and after the rally, police personnel were seen just standing by, not intervening or managing the situation effectively. They failed to stop vehicles from entering the city, allowing rally participants to be picked up directly from congested city roads. This lack of control was one of the major causes of the traffic chaos. There should have been a stricter policy."

He said that no gathering should be allowed near statues of leaders and such places are not rally stages but places of respect.

"Such events block roads and disrupt public movement. Sensitive areas must be declared no-protest zones. The right to protest is important, but not at the cost of people's freedom to move. If unavoidable, proper traffic plans and public notices are essential," he added.

When contacted, a senior police official said, "Crowd control was a challenge due to the large turnout. It was more than expected. Managing movement across multiple intersections simultaneously was difficult. We understand the inconvenience caused to the public, and future permissions will come with stricter conditions."

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