Free for women, costlier for men: K'taka assembly LoP R. Ashoka on 15 percent bus fare hike in state
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government’s decision to implement a 15 percent hike in bus fares across all four State-run transport corporations has sparked protests from the BJP and dissatisfaction among commuters.
The move, effective on January 5, is expected to generate Rs 74.85 crore monthly and about Rs 784 crore annually.
The Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly R Ashoka led the protest against the government bus fare hike at the Kempegowda Bus Stand at Majestic on Friday. He was seen giving away roses and apologising to people.
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“There was a rise in petrol and diesel prices during our government as well, but we did not raise the bus fares. A 15 percent hike is too much; how will people pay? Private taxis are cheaper than KSRTC buses,” Ashoka told reporters.
"They've made bus travel free for women, but doubled it for men. Siddaramaiah is the worst CM in the history of Karnataka,” he remarked.
Later, the agitating leaders from the saffron party were taken under preventive custody.
ಬಸ್ ಪ್ರಯಾಣ ದರ ಏರಿಸಿದ ರಾಜ್ಯ @INCKarnataka ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ನಿಲುವನ್ನು ಖಂಡಿಸಿ ಕೆಂಪೇಗೌಡ ಬಸ್ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣದಲ್ಲಿ (ಮೆಜೆಸ್ಟಿಕ್) ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರಿಗೆ ಹೂವು ನೀಡುವುದರ ಮೂಲಕ ಪ್ರತಿಭಟನೆ ನಡೆಸಲಾಯಿತು.
— R. Ashoka (@RAshokaBJP) January 3, 2025
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RSS-BJP's main objective is to finish off Constitution: Rahul Gandhi
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New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the RSS-BJP on Sunday, alleging their main objective is to finish off the Constitution because they don't want that everyone in India is considered an equal.
Gandhi made the remarks before flagging off the 'Run For Ambedkar, Run For Constitution' marathon here, ahead of Ambedkar's birth anniversary on April 14.
"Ambedkar ji's main message was that of the Constitution. Without the Constitution, what we call India would not have been there. Today, the people who are of the mindset of RSS-BJP want to finish off the Constitution. Whatever they say, their main objective is to erase the Constitution because they don't want that everyone in India is considered an equal," Gandhi said addressing the gathering before the start of the marathon from Mandi House.
"Whatever they (RSS-BJP) do, they even bow before Ambedkar ji's statue, but their objective is to finish off the Constitution. Our objective is to protect the Constitution and strengthen the Constitution," the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said.
"We want that the thought of the Constitution and its protection reaches every corner of the country and that is why we have organised this 'Run for Ambedkar, Run for Constitution'," Gandhi, dressed in a blue T-shirt, said.
Later, in a Facebook post, Gandhi said he flagged off the marathon organised by the Congress' SC Department from Mandi House.
"This run serves as a demonstration of our commitment to the ideals of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar and to the Constitution of India," Gandhi said.
"Today, when constitutional values are under assault, we must unite and fight against every injustice and act of discrimination with the same resolve as Babasaheb. Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan, Jai Hind," he said in his post in Hindi.
The SC and OBC departments of the AICC celebrated the birth anniversary of Jyotiba Rao Phule with an event at Indira Bhawan in Lucknow on Saturday.
Ambedkar Jayanti, celebrated annually on April 14, marks the birth anniversary of BR Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a champion of social equality.
Former Indian cricket team captain and Telangana minister Mohammad Azharuddin also participated in the event to flag off the marathon.
Lauding the marathon initiative by the Congress, Azharuddin said, "I would like this campaign to happen all over India because 'Run for Ambedkar, Run for Constitution' is a very good initiative, it should be maintained and promoted further."
He called for unity in the country, asserting that the country can only progress with unity.
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