Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Siddaramaiah Criticizes BJP Silence on Train Fare Hike
The Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, spoke to reporters in Davanagere.
He criticized the central government for increasing train fares, saying it hurts regular people.
He also mentioned that BJP leaders in Karnataka are not speaking up against this increase.
Additionally, he talked about a recent bus-truck accident near Hiriyur, where six people died.
He said the truck driver was likely at fault and that safety rules for public transport need to be followed strictly.
He also mentioned he would be going to New Delhi for a meeting.
Siddaramaiah criticized the central government for increasing train fares, calling it anti-people.
He alleged that BJP leaders in Karnataka are silent on the fare hike issue.
The Chief Minister discussed a bus-truck collision near Hiriyur, blaming the truck driver.
He emphasized the need for strict adherence to safety norms in public transport.
Siddaramaiah announced he would be traveling to New Delhi for a Congress Working Committee meeting.
- Who
- Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister of Karnataka
- What
- Criticism of BJP leaders' silence on train fare hike and discussion on a recent accident
- When
- Thursday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Davanagere, Karnataka
- Why
- To highlight the impact of the fare hike on common people and discuss the cause of the accident
- Person
- Siddaramaiah
- Position
- Chief Minister of Karnataka
- Event
- Train fare hike
- Location
- Davanagere, Karnataka
- Accident Location
- Hiriyur, Chitradurga district
- Accident Fatalities
- 6 (4 women, 1 child, 1 truck driver)