Bus commuters’ forum demands rollback of fare hike in Karnataka

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The BJP staged protests across Karnataka after the Congress government raised bus fares, demanding an immediate rollback and claiming police brutality against protestors. The party also planned a demonstration in Kalaburagi targeting both the bus fare increase and a rise in milk prices, accusing the government of repeatedly burdening the public with price hikes while presenting guarantee schemes as welfare measures. Commuters have expressed anger over the fare hike, citing concerns about the rising cost of living.

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