Bengaluru, 5 July

The BJP’s Bengaluru South unit on Saturday organised a Citizens' march from Lalbagh North Gate to Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) headquarters, Shanthinagar, demanding the early commencement of the metro's Yellow Line.

MP Tejasvi Surya, who participated in the march, highlighted the importance of public transport in the City. He said that despite it being the most important line in the City, the inauguration of the Yellow Line had been delayed for years.

"Metro and bus are the two most important means of public transport. However, the most critical Yellow Line that connects the residential heart of South Bengaluru to Electronic City is pending the inauguration and opening of operations for almost four years. In 2021, the operations were scheduled to start. Four years later, we still don't have any clarity..." Surya said.

He further stated that the metro fares had increased by 100 per cent, which resulted in a dip of 1 lakh passengers and demanded the fare fixation report to be made public.

"Ever since the increase in metro fares, about 1 lakh passengers' dip in ridership is witnessed every day... We want the fare fixation report to be made public..." he further stated.

He added that the protests would continue if the Yellow Line did not open soon.