Kanpur MLA Mahesh Trivedi’s vehicles have been reportedly caught on camera violating traffic rules. Months after his ‘10 per cent’ remarks, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader has grabbed attention
for allegedly not following traffic rules. A video circulating on social media shows three SUVs bearing Trivedi’s name crossing over to the wrong side of the road. It is not known when the clip was recorded.
The 20-second-long clip, shot from the back of a car, captures the vehicles coming in from the left and turning to the wrong side of the road. The rest of the traffic is proceeding normally, but the SUVs continue to drive on the wrong side.
Social Media Reacts To MLA’s Traffic Rules Violation
The clip was shared on X with the caption, “Mahesh Trivedi, BJP MLA from Kanpur, UP. Traffic was moving normally on the road but his cars crossed to the wrong side. If our politicians themselves are not serious about following traffic rules, what can we expect from ordinary citizens?”
Mahesh Trivedi, BJP MLA from Kanpur, UP.
Traffic was moving normally on the road but his car crossed to the wrong side.
If our politicians themselves are not serious about following traffic rules, what can we expect from ordinary citizens? pic.twitter.com/fmmmmb4hw7
— #YeThikKarkeDikhao (@YTKDIndia) December 29, 2025
Many users called for the politician to be suspended. “What to say now? This should be a dismissal from office type of violation,” a user commented.
What to say now 🤷🏼♂️
This should be a dismissal from office type of violation
— SSV (@ssv_blr) December 29, 2025
“I have never seen a politician follow any traffic rules. Will any rules in general,” another wrote.
I have never seen a politician follow any traffic rules. Will any rules in general.
— V.N (@nagpal_varun_) December 29, 2025
“Traffic rules are not optional. Power doesn’t give anyone the right to risk lives. Road safety applies to all,” one account mentioned.
Traffic rules are not optional. Power doesn’t give anyone the right to risk lives. Road safety applies to all.
— Amisha Mishra (@Amisha_Mshra) December 29, 2025
One user explained that VIP culture is a systemic problem and not limited to political parties like the Congress and the BJP.
vip culture will not disappear bcz it is nt a bjp/cong problem. it is a systemic Indian state problem, cutting across parties, decades, & ideologies. data frm the bureau of police research & development shows that out of ~19.26 lac police officers nationwide, around 57k were…
— Parimal (@Fintech03) December 30, 2025
Another remarked that politicians are always considered above the law.
Rules are for the ordinary .
Neta jee kaanon se upr hi rhe h humesha .— Evolution (@cuttingchaisamo) December 29, 2025
“Wrong side driving has become the biggest menace and cause of accidents on Indian Roads,” a comment read.
Wrong side driving, has become the biggest menace and cause of accidents on Indian Roads.
— BimalR (@TravelSpace9) December 29, 2025
Mahesh Trivedi’s Controversial Remark
In September, a purported video of the Kidwai Nagar MLA allegedly saying that MLAs not only draw salaries, but also receive a “10 per cent commission” from their respective MLA funds sparked controversy. According to PTI, Trivedi was reportedly seen telling party workers that grassroots workers get “nothing in return” while legislators benefit from both commissions and salaries. He also allegedly advised Hindus to keep swords and lances at home for their protection.
