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.
The Minister 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
According to Reddy, these individuals lack an understanding of how public transport functions, having never travelled by public transport
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Author's summary: Minister defends BMTC against privatization demands.