Lucknow, July 1 -- Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Tuesday criticised the Central Government's decision to increase railway fares, stating that it is against the public interest and reflects a commercial mindset rather than a welfare-oriented approach.

She emphasised that the majority of the country's population is struggling with inflation, poverty, unemployment, and declining income, and the fare hike will only add to their burden.

Mayawati pointed out that for millions of people, train travel is not a luxury but a necessity, driven by essential needs and compulsion. The fare hike will disproportionately affect the poor and marginalized sections of society.

Addressing a gathering, BSP supremo said," When the majority of...