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Mohandas Pai criticizes Bengaluru Metro fare hike; sparks debate online

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Chaitanyesh
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  • Pai accused the government of misusing taxpayer money
  • Users debated the Centre and state’s role in the hike
  • BMRCL reduced the hike from 100% to 71% after backlash

The recent Bengaluru Metro fare hike has drawn sharp criticism from former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai, who accused the government of neglecting taxpayers' interests while funding populist schemes. Expressing his concerns on X (formerly Twitter), Pai condemned the decision, calling it detrimental to citizens’ ease of living.

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His remarks triggered a wave of responses on social media, with users expressing mixed opinions. Some agreed with Pai, blaming the state government for increasing financial burdens on commuters. Others, however, highlighted that the fare revision was a joint decision involving both the Centre and the Karnataka government. They pointed out that BMRCL (Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited) functions as a partnership between the two, with fare adjustments made by the central government-appointed Fare Fixation Committee.


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Amid the growing backlash, BMRCL announced a revision to its fare structure on Thursday, reducing the maximum increase from 100% to 71%. Despite this adjustment, the minimum fare remains ₹10, while the maximum fare stays at ₹90.

The fare hike has reignited discussions on public transport affordability, taxation policies, and the government’s role in ensuring equitable access to urban infrastructure.

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