Defense Against Privatization Demands
Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy criticized BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, former Infosys CFO TV Mohandas Pai, and Yulu co-founder RK Misra for demanding the privatization of bus services in Bengaluru.
Those who speak of ending BMTC’s monopoly are speaking for private firms, not commuters.
Minister Reddy emphasized that public transport is a welfare service, not a business, and should remain under government control to serve the needs of ordinary citizens.
- Tejasvi Surya, BJP MP
- TV Mohandas Pai, former Infosys CFO
- RK Misra, Yulu co-founder
Reddy accused them of lacking an understanding of how public transport functions, stating
They have never travelled by public transport.
Author's summary: Minister Reddy defends BMTC against privatization demands.
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