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BJP crippling Delhi's public transport system by taking 2,000 busses off road: AAP


Published on 2025-04-27 10:41:33 - ThePrint
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  • New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday alleged that the BJP government has crippled Delhi's public transport system by arbitrarily removing 2,000 buses from the city's roads without any alternative arrangements. There was no immediate response available from the BJP over the allegations. AAP Chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar accused the [
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of crippling Delhi's public transport system by taking 2000 buses off the road, as reported by ThePrint on May 24, 2023. AAP claims that the BJP-led central government has not released funds for the procurement of new buses, leading to a significant reduction in the number of buses available for public use in the capital. Delhi's Transport Minister, Kailash Gahlot, stated that the city needs 11,000 buses to meet the demands of its growing population, but currently operates with only around 7,000. The AAP has criticized the BJP for allegedly stalling the process of acquiring new buses, which they argue is essential for improving air quality and reducing traffic congestion in Delhi.

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