Kerala Minister's Remarks on Free Bus Travel for Women Spark Controversy
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Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John's comments about women availing the Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme have sparked controversy. He said women 'push their way into buses without paying' while sending their children to private schools and using private hospitals. Opposition leaders, including CPI(M) leaders K.N. Balagopal and P. Rajeev, condemned the remarks, calling them an insult to women. The scheme, introduced by the Congress-led UDF government, has seen a significant increase in women passengers, with women now accounting for 66% of KSRTC's total ridership. The scheme is estimated to cost KSRTC around Rs 60 crore every month.
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