Congress Crisis

From Ranchi to Delhi, Congress ministers flag off buses as opposition plans mega show against SIR and alleged voter deletion

The internal crisis in the Bihar Congress has intensified after the party issued show-cause notices to 29 leaders for allegedly participating in a protest against the state leadership in New Delhi. The action comes amid continuing demands from disgruntled leaders for organisational changes and greater accountability.

A tragic incident in Telangana has sparked anger among State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) employees after a 24-year-old woman bus conductor, Gundla Pravalika, died following an alleged attack by a passenger. The conductor, who was seriously injured after being pushed out of a moving bus during an argument over ticket change, succumbed to her injuries after nearly ten days of treatment.

Karnataka's latest bus fare hike has triggered a political controversy across the state, with opposition parties strongly criticising the Congress government over the increased financial burden on ordinary passengers. The revised fares for state-run transport corporations have come into effect from midnight on November 4, making bus journeys more expensive for thousands of daily commuters.