Bengaluru Metro Fare Hike Suspended Amid High-Stakes Political Showdown

• BMRCL temporarily suspended its planned annual automatic fare revision, originally set for February 9.
• The reversal follows public outcry and a political battle between Karnataka's Congress leadership and central government representatives.
• Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya claimed credit for stalling the hike after petitioning Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
• CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar denied responsibility, stating fares are set by a Union Government-appointed independent committee.
• The BMRCL board will convene to review pricing slabs, while political blame game continues over metro affordability.