Srinagar, March 14 -- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday criticised the Omar Abdullah- government over the recent 18 per cent hike in transport fares, alleging that the decision will place an additional financial burden on poor and middle-class commuters.
Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, BJP spokesperson Manzoor Bhat said the fare hike would directly impact common people who rely on public transport for their daily travel.
"Mostly poor and middle-class people use buses and other public transport services. Increasing fares by 18 per cent will create serious difficulties for them," he said.
Bhat also criticised the condition of the Parimpora bus terminal, claiming that the facility remains in a deteriorating state despi...