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Kerala free bus travel scheme controversy

Kerala free bus travel scheme controversy

National · 4 updates

Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John draws flak over remarks on women using UDF’s free bus travel Priyadarshini scheme

Backlash after Minister allegedly suggested that a significant section of women were ‘pretending to be poor' to avail themselves of free travel on KSRTC ordinary-class buses under UDF government’s flagship scheme

Kerala launches ‘Priyadarshini’ free bus travel scheme for women, transgender persons

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurates UDF govt’s flagship scheme at Thampanoor. Inaugural journey carrying CM and other dignitaries to Secretariat operated by women crew

Kerala Transport Minister CP John under fire over remarks on free bus rides for women

Kerala Transport Minister CP John drew flak on Tuesday for his remarks allegedly belittling women who avail free rides in KSRTC buses under the Priyadarshini scheme implemented by the UDF government in June

Kerala Minister's Remark On Women Who Use Free Bus Travel Scheme Sparks Row

The minister defended his remarks, saying they were intended as self-criticism.