Park rules in a tizzy, no jogging? Oh, how ditzy!

Parks, those green havens nestled in our neighborhoods, are supposed to be sanctuaries for rejuvenation. A place where you can stretch your legs, get your heart pumping, and blow off some steam. But in Bengaluru, one park seems to have thrown caution to the wind, introducing a set of rules that have left residents scratching their heads and up in arms.

One local resident took to social media to share her frustration with the park's bizarre regulations. A rule board, posted prominently for all to see, outlined a series of directives that seemed to defy all logic. The most perplexing of them all? A ban on jogging! Yes, you read that right. In a park meant for recreation, jogging was strictly prohibited.

The woman's post quickly went viral, igniting a firestorm of reactions from netizens. People couldn't help but wonder, "What's the point of a park if you can't even jog?" The incident has become a hot potato, with people from all walks of life chiming in to express their disbelief and amusement.

This incident serves as a reminder that sometimes, rules can go haywire, leaving people bewildered and questioning the very purpose of their existence. As the saying goes, "Rules are meant to be broken," and in this case, it seems the park's regulations have certainly ruffled a few feathers.

What are the rules for going to the park?

This whole matter is of Indira Nagar in Bengaluru. This is the same Indira Nagar from where former cricketer Rahul Dravid has a special connection. Well, talking about the rules of the park, Sahana, a female resident of Bengaluru, has shared a picture of the rule board installed in the park on her x handle, on which it is written, 'No jogging, no gaming activities and walk clockwise'. Sahana has written in the caption of her post, 'Is this a joke?, Jogging banned in Indiranagar Park, what else will happen now, western dress is also not valid in the park, then what will the joggers go to do in the park, lack of public spaces in Bengaluru is a problem, but another problem that no one talks about is certain types of rules in existing public spaces, and this is done either by the government or by groups who claim their rights over these places through 'maintenance' work.

People's reactions on park rules

Now people are giving their reactions on this woman's post. Many users have supported the woman, while many have called it strange. One user has said, 'Maybe jogging has been banned due to the narrowness of the path'. Another person has written, 'Similar rules are also there in the park located in Koramangala, due to this rule there are no disputes about space in the park'. The third has written, 'The government should widen the lanes of these parks'. Some people agree with these strange rules of the park. One joked, 'Wonder what will happen if someone starts jogging anti-clockwise'. This post has given rise to a big issue in Bengaluru. Apart from the lack of public spaces, concerns about the regulation and gatekeeping of existing parks remain a matter of controversy among the residents.