From The Hindu
Center-Left Owned by Kasturi & Sons Ltd.BJP slams Congress govt. over bus fare hike, threatens stir
What's behind this
Commuters in Karnataka have protested a recent bus fare increase, describing the timing as problematic amid rising household expenses, pending Shakti scheme reimbursements and the overall rise in public transport costs in Bengaluru. The hike, reported as a 23% rise, has sparked a row that officials attribute to a fund crunch. The backlash reflects broader concerns about the cost of living in the state.
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The party terms the steep revision as a heavy blow to the common people already struggling with rising living costs in the State
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The party terms the steep revision as a heavy blow to the common people already struggling with rising living costs in the State
