India, Jan. 29 -- In a significant move, the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) has decided to defer the proposed fare hike, which was initially scheduled to take effect from February 1. The planned revision, which aimed to increase metro fares by 45%, has been temporarily halted following instructions from the central government.

BJP MP PC Mohan announced the development on social media platform X, stating that the Modi government had directed BMRCL to provide a detailed report before moving forward with any price changes. "The proposed 45% fare hike by BMRCL, set for February 1, has been put on hold. The central government has asked for a comprehensive report before making any decision," he wrote. He further described the...