Mahila Morcha's Stand: Free Bus Rides Promise Sparks Controversy

Mahila Morcha conducted protests across Kerala, demanding free bus travel for women as promised in the UDF election campaign. Activists boarded KSRTC buses and refused to pay fares. The leaders emphasized accountability, citing unfulfilled election promises, while the new government officials have not yet assumed office.

Protests erupted across Kerala on Friday as Mahila Morcha, the women's wing of the BJP, demanded free bus travel for women, a promise allegedly made by the UDF during the Assembly election.

Activists boarded Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses throughout the state, refusing to buy tickets, highlighting the election promise of free travel from May 15 as stated by UDF leaders. Despite explanations from KSRTC employees that the UDF government was yet to assume office and no official directive on the matter had been issued, the protests continued.

In Kozhikode, about 20 activists insisted they would remain ticketless until UDF's promise materialized, while similar scenes unfolded in Thiruvananthapuram. The accountability of political promises, rising fuel prices, and delayed government formation became focal points of the demonstration.