Opinion | Delhi’s free pass for women’s safety
5 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | Delhi’s free pass for women’s safety

Live Mint  

In a surprise move, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced free travel on the Delhi Metro and DTC buses for women commuters. Stating that women’s safety is of top importance to the Aam Aadmi Party, Kejriwal said that the measure enhance the security of public transport in Delhi. The idea has left opinion divided on social media, with many grumbling about the financial hit to be taken by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, a half-half joint venture of the central and Delhi governments. While free rides for women would help those who cannot afford anything except relatively risky modes of transport, how the Delhi government’s new move increases the safety of the rest remains unclear.

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Delhi Metro: Women push, abuse each other over seat; netizens pick sides
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1 day, 15 hours ago

Delhi Metro: Women push, abuse each other over seat; netizens pick sides

Live Mint  

Delhi Metro has been the capital's lifeline for years. One of the two women can be heard yelling, “meri godh mein baith jaa ”. Here's how netizens reacted: In the comments section, some people have defended the girl who took the seat first and beat up the other girl. So I guess sometimes it's okay to give up a seat, …

Video: Women passengers fight over seat in Delhi Metro, pull hair, hurl abuses
1 day, 22 hours ago

Video: Women passengers fight over seat in Delhi Metro, pull hair, hurl abuses

India Today  

An undated video of two women arguing over a seat in the ladies' coach of the Delhi Metro has gone viral, sparking fresh debates about commuter behaviour on public transport. Here’s the video: The incident has reignited conversations about the lack of decorum often witnessed in the Delhi Metro. Another user emphasised the importance of avoiding entitlement and respecting personal …

Delhi CM Atishi may be arrested in fake case: Arvind Kejriwal
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Delhi CM Atishi may be arrested in fake case: Arvind Kejriwal

The Hindu  

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Wednesday that Delhi Chief Minister Atishi may be arrested in a "fake" case by the central investigative agencies at the behest of the BJP. Addressing a press conference, Mr. Kejriwal, who was flanked by Ms. Atishi, said, "We got to know from our sources that a meeting was held and investigative agencies have …

Arvind Kejriwal claims Centre failed to ensure women's safety, BJP reminds AAP of Swati Maliwal case
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Arvind Kejriwal claims Centre failed to ensure women's safety, BJP reminds AAP of Swati Maliwal case

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Monday accused the BJP-led Centre of failing to ensure the safety of women and maintain law and order in the national capital. AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal addresses the 'Mahila Adalat', at Thyagraj stadium in New Delhi on Monday. Addressing a 'Mahila Adalat' event at Thyagaraj Stadium, Kejriwal alleged that the BJP …

'BJP no longer able to handle law and order situation in Delhi': Arvind Kejriwal writes to Amit Shah
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'BJP no longer able to handle law and order situation in Delhi': Arvind Kejriwal writes to Amit Shah

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah requesting a meeting to discuss concerns regarding law and order in Delhi. Additionally, Kejriwal noted the rise in extortion gangs, bomb threats at airports and schools, and a significant 350 per cent increase in drug-related crimes, all of which …

Women's Mobility Soars with Free Bus Ride in Delhi
2 months, 1 week ago

Women's Mobility Soars with Free Bus Ride in Delhi

New Indian Express  

Free bus service for women in Delhi has led to increased mobility and reduced transport costs, but it also faces challenges such as harassment and safety concerns. The report found that around a quarter of women have started regular bus travel, and around 15% new women have started taking bus journeys. However, 14% of low-income women reported facing insults from …

Majority of Delhi Women Feel Unsafe on Buses After Dark: Greenpeace Report
2 months, 1 week ago

Majority of Delhi Women Feel Unsafe on Buses After Dark: Greenpeace Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Over 75% of women feel unsafe commuting in Delhi buses after dark, with many reporting incidents of harassment. The city government's fare-free bus travel scheme has helped increase the number of women who use public buses, with many women reporting significant savings from the scheme. However, safety issues persist, with 77% of women feeling unsafe on buses after dark due …

Delhi’s women voters weigh the pros and cons of election promises
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi’s women voters weigh the pros and cons of election promises

The Hindu  

Twenty-one-year-old Sonia, who is still on the job hunt despite recently completing courses offering specialisations in both computers and salon services, says that her vote on Saturday will go to the party that will ensure financial independence for women. “We keep hearing about schemes to empower women, like Aam Aadmi Party’s promise to give ₹1,000 to women every month. In …

Watch | Modi’s controversial take on free bus rides for women
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch | Modi’s controversial take on free bus rides for women

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a recent television interview, said that some political parties were offering free bus travel for women in order to win elections. Women are offered free bus travel in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi, Punjab and Telangana. He also criticised the Modi government for not releasing funds for phase 2 of Chennai metro rail. Taking examples from …

Delhi Metro graffiti: Man arrested for threatening CM Arvind Kejriwal
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Metro graffiti: Man arrested for threatening CM Arvind Kejriwal

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Police has arrested a 32-year-old man for allegedly writing graffiti at a Delhi Metro station threatening Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. Ankit Goyal has been arrested from Bareilly The police said that on Monday, they found threats scribbled on the walls of Rajiv Chowk and Patel Nagar Metro stations, and an FIR was registered in the case. Follow- …

Arvind Kejriwal to lead AAP’s protest march towards BJP HQ, Swati Maliwal reacts
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Arvind Kejriwal to lead AAP’s protest march towards BJP HQ, Swati Maliwal reacts

India TV News  

As a mark of protest against the arrest of his PA Bibhav Kumar in the Swati Maliwal assault case, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with other Aam Aadmi Party leaders will lead a march to the BJP headquarters on Sunday. Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "playing the game" of sending AAP leaders such as Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain, …

Kejriwal has secret deal with BJP, gets prior info, says Grewal
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kejriwal has secret deal with BJP, gets prior info, says Grewal

Hindustan Times  

Former minister and senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Maheshinder Singh Grewal on Friday cornered Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal over his claims that Amit Shah will become Prime Minister in September 2025. Maheshinder Singh Grewal Grewal said that either Kejriwal, who is a key leader of the INDIA bloc, has admitted to the alliance defeat, …

Election In Pincodes: Women’s safety still a pressing concern in West Delhi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Election In Pincodes: Women’s safety still a pressing concern in West Delhi

Hindustan Times  

There is a map of the Mayapuri industrial area that the public knows – grey factories belching smoke standing cheek-by-jowl with smaller units making pressure cookers, hangers and stainless steel utensils. Delhi’s 11 million women face the scourge of violence in myriad and mundane ways in a city that has become an unfortunate emblem for the problems of public safety …

'May be deepfake': Delhi Metro responds to viral video of women performing obscene Holi dance inside train
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'May be deepfake': Delhi Metro responds to viral video of women performing obscene Holi dance inside train

India TV News  

Delhi Metro viral video: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has raised doubts regarding the authenticity of a viral video featuring two girls applying Holi colour to each other inside a coach while a Hindi film song plays in the background. Here's what DMRC said on viral video In a statement about the video, the DMRC on Saturday said, "Prima facie, …

Kejriwal arrest: A bit of buzz, some anxiety... but largely business as usual in Delhi
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Kejriwal arrest: A bit of buzz, some anxiety... but largely business as usual in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

In most states ruled by the Opposition, the arrest of a popular chief minister would have brought tens of thousands of people onto the streets. Women look on as vehicular traffic leads to congestion at ITO owing to protests by AAP against the arrest of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Friday. A student of engineering at a private college …

Watch: Argument Over Seat Inside Delhi Metro Takes Ugly Turn, Internet Thinks It's 'Normal'
10 months ago

Watch: Argument Over Seat Inside Delhi Metro Takes Ugly Turn, Internet Thinks It's 'Normal'

News 18  

Delhi Metro has become a hotspot of arguments, brawls and fights despite strict warnings from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Re-sharing the post on their account, they captioned, “Kalesh b/w a man and a guy inside Delhi Metro over seat issues.” Kalesh b/w a Man and a Guy inside Delhi Metro over Seat issues pic.twitter.com/CBdfl5mbLH— Ghar Ke Kalesh March 8, …

Fear of unsafe public spaces erodes women’s autonomy
11 months, 1 week ago

Fear of unsafe public spaces erodes women’s autonomy

Hindustan Times  

Only 14% of women who have experienced physical or sexual violence have sought help and 77% have kept their suffering to themselves, according to the National Family Health Survey-5. Dr Gooptu said, “As cities become more modern but also more unsafe, we found that this fear of public urban violence has led to ever more tight control, coercion, even abuse, …

In Delhi murder verdict, a plea to make cities safe
1 year, 1 month ago

In Delhi murder verdict, a plea to make cities safe

Hindustan Times  

In the verdict on the Soumya Vishwanathan murder case, where the journalist returning home from work in Delhi was waylaid and shot, the court made a mention of how unsafe public places make it hard for women to join the workforce. In a 2022 World Bank study, 88% of surveyed women in Delhi reported facing sexual harassment in public transport. …

Fight Over Reserved Seat For Women Inside Delhi Metro Takes Ugly Turn
1 year, 3 months ago

Fight Over Reserved Seat For Women Inside Delhi Metro Takes Ugly Turn

News 18  

Step inside the coaches of the Delhi Metro and you will find that there is rarely a dull moment there. The video of a man and woman’s arguments on a running metro train is being shared widely. Kalesh b/w a Guy and a lady inside Delhi metro over seat issues pic.twitter.com/qXTnPkTsM8— Ghar Ke Kalesh September 9, 2023 The video was …

Delhi Metro: Woman Scolds, Slaps Man While Others Watch the 'Show'; Video Goes Viral
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi Metro: Woman Scolds, Slaps Man While Others Watch the 'Show'; Video Goes Viral

News 18  

In recent times, the Delhi Metro has faced its fair share of incidents involving disagreements and conflicts among passengers. Kalesh b/w a guy and a Girl Inside “Delhi Metro) – Girl slaps him too hard just think if it was vice-versa😀 pic.twitter.com/Y0RiKeYWem— Ghar Ke Kalesh July 3, 2023 Soon after, online users began sharing their reactions to the video, with …

Image of Couple Kissing Inside Delhi Metro Goes Viral And People Want to 'Normalise' it
1 year, 6 months ago

Image of Couple Kissing Inside Delhi Metro Goes Viral And People Want to 'Normalise' it

News 18  

In recent times, a lot of images and videos of couples getting intimate inside the Delhi metro have surfaced. According to the caption, the incident took place on June 17 on the yellow line of the Delhi Metro, heading towards HUDA City Center. https://t.co/Ebb8LZegyX— Amitesh Davaram June 20, 2023 People in Dehli will literally walk past a man stabbing a …

'Those responsible for ensuring safety in Delhi': CM Kejriwal to LG Saxena
1 year, 6 months ago

'Those responsible for ensuring safety in Delhi': CM Kejriwal to LG Saxena

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena over the surge in criminal activities in the national capital. To which Kejriwal said, “In the normal course, I would have not decided to write back again, but the contents of your response has left me with no option but to let the people of Delhi know that …

‘Bus drivers do not stop for women passengers’: Delhi CM Kejriwal lists free bus ride as reason
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Bus drivers do not stop for women passengers’: Delhi CM Kejriwal lists free bus ride as reason

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday spoke about how bus drivers do not stop buses for women passengers because of Delhi government’s free bus ride scheme which offers free bus rides to women traveling in Delhi's public buses. This will not be tolerated at all.” Taking to Twitter, Kejriwal said, “There are complaints …

Delhi horror: No cops, PCR vans, no women driving two-wheelers after midnight, reveals India Today reality check
2 years ago

Delhi horror: No cops, PCR vans, no women driving two-wheelers after midnight, reveals India Today reality check

India Today  

A 20-year-old woman who was returning home during the wee hours of Sunday, was killed after her scooty was hit by a car and her body was dragged for several kilometers, sending shockwaves across the nation. 48 hours after Anjali's horrific death came to the fore, eleven women reporters from India Today Group hit the streets of Delhi post midnight …

Delhi to Get Dedicated Bus Lanes from April, Rs 10,000 Fine for Violation
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi to Get Dedicated Bus Lanes from April, Rs 10,000 Fine for Violation

News 18  

Come April 1, the transport department of the Delhi government will strictly enforce lane discipline for buses and goods carriers on 15 selected roads in the city, with fines upto Rs 10,000 and six months of imprisonment for errant drivers. “To make Delhi roads safer, the @ArvindKejriwal govt is starting Bus Lane Enforcement drives to increase Commuter Safety & tackle …

3 Delhi Metro stations shut, tight security in Haryana ahead of farmers' protest today
3 years, 6 months ago

3 Delhi Metro stations shut, tight security in Haryana ahead of farmers' protest today

India Today  

Farmers across the nation will hold a protest march on Saturday, June 26, to mark the completion of seven months of their agitation against the Centre's three farm laws. Farmers encamped on the outskirts of Delhi observe 'Save Agriculture, Save Democracy Day' As a precautionary measure, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation issued a notification stating three Metro stations -- Vishwavidyalaya, …

‘Anarchist’: BJP blasts Arvind Kejriwal for order to withdraw DTC buses used by Delhi Police
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Anarchist’: BJP blasts Arvind Kejriwal for order to withdraw DTC buses used by Delhi Police

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has slammed the Arvind Kejriwal government over its recent order wherein it asked the Delhi Transport Corporation to seek the return of 576 buses that were provided to the Delhi Police as 'special hire'. Party spokesperson Sambit Patra said that people rightly call Aam Aadmi Party and Arvind Kejriwal an "anarchist". Earlier on Wednesday, the Kejriwal …

Farmers' protest: Kejriwal govt orders DTC to withdraw buses given to Delhi Police
3 years, 11 months ago

Farmers' protest: Kejriwal govt orders DTC to withdraw buses given to Delhi Police

India TV News  

The Arvind Kejriwal government has ordered the Delhi Transport Corporation to seek the return of 576 buses that were provided to the Delhi Police as 'special hire'. The government has also asked the DTC to seek approval before allowing any of its buses to be taken on ‘special hire’ by the Delhi Police or any other entity. The low-floor DTC …

Here's what Delhi Metro passengers said about safety standards, social distancing on trains
4 years, 4 months ago

Here's what Delhi Metro passengers said about safety standards, social distancing on trains

India TV News  

The Delhi Metro resumed its services on the Yellow Line today, which connects Samaypur Badli to Huda City Centre and Rapid Metro in Gurugram. The first metro left the platform from Huda City Centre metro station in Gurugram, in Haryana for Samaypur Badli metro station in Delhi at 7 a.m. "We are on our way. Travel responsibly and commute if …

Panic Buttons, CCTV Camera, GPS: How Delhi Govt Aims to Make Buses Safer for Women, Covid-19 Appropriate
4 years, 4 months ago

Panic Buttons, CCTV Camera, GPS: How Delhi Govt Aims to Make Buses Safer for Women, Covid-19 Appropriate

News 18  

The Delhi government will begin from Tuesday the work to retrofit its buses with panic buttons, CCTV cameras and Global Positioning System, and hopes to complete the project by the end of the year, Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said Monday. The upgradation of the fleet of around 5,500 old Delhi Transport Corporation and Cluster buses aims to provide a safe …

Delhi HC Asks Centre, Delhi Govt To Consider The Prospect Of Recommencing Metro Services
4 years, 7 months ago

Delhi HC Asks Centre, Delhi Govt To Consider The Prospect Of Recommencing Metro Services

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has asked the Union of India as well as the Delhi Government to consider the prospect of recommencing the services of Delhi Metro.The order has come in a plea seeking a direction to the Central Government to permit the operation of public transportation in all the districts of Delhi. The order has come in a plea seeking …

AAP will remain committed to free metro rides for women: Delhi Minister
4 years, 10 months ago

AAP will remain committed to free metro rides for women: Delhi Minister

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said the Aam Aadmi Party will remain committed to the free metro ride scheme for the women here. Speaking to IANS, Gahlot said the Delhi government will pursue the Central government for the implementation of the scheme. Last year on June 3, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced that women can "enjoy …

Free bus rides for everyone, cleanliness among top agendas of AAP for next term: Arvind Kejriwal
5 years ago

Free bus rides for everyone, cleanliness among top agendas of AAP for next term: Arvind Kejriwal

India Today  

Making bus rides free for everyone and ensuring cleanliness in Delhi will be among the top agendas of the AAP if it is re-elected to power in the upcoming assembly elections, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday. The national convenor of the party said the Delhi government worked on those issues in the last five years which were …

Opposition term free ride scheme 'poll stunt' by AAP ahead of Assembly elections next year
5 years, 2 months ago

Opposition term free ride scheme 'poll stunt' by AAP ahead of Assembly elections next year

India TV News  

The opposition BJP and the Congress on Tuesday questioned the timing of the free-ride scheme for women in DTC and cluster buses in the national capital rolled out by the AAP government, terming it a poll stunt ahead of the Assembly elections next year. Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari said the Kejriwal government has "failed" to boost public transport fleet, …

Pink tickets: Free travel for women in DTC and cluster buses from next month
5 years, 3 months ago

Pink tickets: Free travel for women in DTC and cluster buses from next month

Live Mint  

In a 'Bhai Dooj' gift for women, the Delhi Transport Corporation board has approved Delhi government's scheme for free travel for women in DTC and cluster buses. Under Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government's scheme for free travel for women passengers, pink tickets will be issued to women passengers. 5) In June, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced free travel for women …

Pink tickets for women for free travel in DTC, cluster buses; DTC board approves scheme
5 years, 3 months ago

Pink tickets for women for free travel in DTC, cluster buses; DTC board approves scheme

Live Mint  

Pink tickets will be issued to women passengers under the Delhi government's scheme for free travel in DTC and cluster buses which was approved by the Delhi Transport Corporation board on Monday, sources said.The scheme has been approved till March 2020 and it will be rolled out on Bhai Dooj on October 29, they said. "The DTC board has approved …

If polls could be won by providing things free of cost, Kejriwal would make everything free: Hardeep Puri
5 years, 3 months ago

If polls could be won by providing things free of cost, Kejriwal would make everything free: Hardeep Puri

India TV News  

If one could win elections by providing things free of cost, Delhi Chief Minister would have made everything free, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday, taking a dig at city government's various schemes like free metro rides for women and subsidised power bills. "It is not whether it should be free or not, but it should be how …

Supreme Court questions move to offer free Metro rides
5 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court questions move to offer free Metro rides

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court took a dim view on Friday of the Arvind Kejriwal government’s proposal to allow women free rides on the Delhi Metro, reminding the state administration that such sops do not go hand-in-glove with claims of the network potentially suffering losses, but directed the Centre to bear half the land cost for Phase IV of the project. The …

Delhi cabinet approves free travel for women in buses from 29 October
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi cabinet approves free travel for women in buses from 29 October

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Months ahead of assembly elections, the Delhi cabinet on Thursday approved free travel for women in buses in the national capital. Of this, the assembly approved ₹140 crore subsidy for free travel for women in buses and ₹150 crore as subsidy for free travel in the Delhi metro. Delhi Cabinet has approved free travel to female passengers in …

Free rides for women in DTC, cluster buses from 29 October: Arvind Kejriwal
5 years, 4 months ago

Free rides for women in DTC, cluster buses from 29 October: Arvind Kejriwal

Live Mint  

In a Raksha Bandhan gift for women, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that rides on DTC and cluster buses will be free for them from October 29. Delivering the last Independence Day speech of his term at Chhatrasal Stadium here, Kejriwal said his government is also working on its decision to provide free rides to women in …

Taken for a ride: on India’s gender-blind transport system
5 years, 5 months ago

Taken for a ride: on India’s gender-blind transport system

The Hindu  

A few days ago, I was going through the usual drill of booking an Uber auto while waiting on a main road — explaining where I had to go, confirming that it wasn’t a card payment, giving the driver the exact route to get there — only to have him cancel the ride for no particular reason. Mind the gap …

Plea against free Metro ride dismissed
5 years, 5 months ago

Plea against free Metro ride dismissed

Live Mint  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a writ petition seeking to challenge the Aam Aadmi Party government’s proposal to make metro rides free for women. The petitioner Bipin Bihari Singh wanted the court to intervene so that the Delhi government lowered fares rather than exempt them for women, citing the case of Mumbai Metro. “Fixation of fares is a …

Delhi: High Court declines plea against free Metro ride for women
5 years, 5 months ago

Delhi: High Court declines plea against free Metro ride for women

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea challenging the Delhi government's proposal to make Metro ride free for women. The plea alleged that the proposed decision of the Aam Aadmi Party government was "arbitrary" and "discriminatory". The plea sought the court's direction to the Delhi government not to take any step to make the Delhi Metro ride free …

Fact-check: Union Government didn’t ‘reject’ any proposal for ‘free ride to women in Delhi Metro’ from Delhi government
5 years, 6 months ago

Fact-check: Union Government didn’t ‘reject’ any proposal for ‘free ride to women in Delhi Metro’ from Delhi government

Op India  

In the proceedings of the lower house of the parliament today, responding to a query raised by TMC’s Saugata Roy, the Minister for The Minister of State for the ministry of housing and urban affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri responded saying that the Union Government of India didn’t receive any proposal on free rides to women in Delhi Metro by the …

Union Government denies having received any proposal for free metro rides for women from Delhi Government
5 years, 6 months ago

Union Government denies having received any proposal for free metro rides for women from Delhi Government

Op India  

The central government of India on Thursday denied having received any proposal from the Delhi government regarding the proposed free metro ride for women. The Minister of State for the ministry of housing and urban affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri responded to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, stating that the Centre hasn’t received any proposal from the Delhi government …

Delhi’s AAP govt is yet to fulfil 2015 manifesto promise of concessional travel passes to senior citizens, disabled and students
5 years, 6 months ago

Delhi’s AAP govt is yet to fulfil 2015 manifesto promise of concessional travel passes to senior citizens, disabled and students

Op India  

While the Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi has proposed to give free metro rides to women, it is yet to fulfil an election promise of providing concessional passes on buses and in the metro for senior citizens, students and persons with disabilities. Before the municipal elections in 2017, the Delhi government had again promised free rides …

Free rides for women just poll gimmick, says metro man E Sreedharan
5 years, 6 months ago

Free rides for women just poll gimmick, says metro man E Sreedharan

Hindustan Times  

‘Metro man’ E Sreedharan responded to Delhi’s deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia’s letter on Thursday and called the Delhi government’s proposal to make Metro rides free for women, an “election gimmick”. “I am not opposing the Delhi government’s proposal to bear the cost of free travel for women, but only objecting to the concept of free travel on the Metro,” …

AAP student wing demands free Delhi Metro rides for students
5 years, 6 months ago

AAP student wing demands free Delhi Metro rides for students

India Today  

The Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti, the student wing of Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party, on Thursday urged Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot to make Delhi Metro rides free for the students of Delhi University and also allow student passes in the Metro. Here's what AAP's youth wing wrote in their letter: In a letter to Gahlot, the CYSS said the city …

Delhi: Sex predators target Metro, cops in a tangle
5 years, 6 months ago

Delhi: Sex predators target Metro, cops in a tangle

India Today  

A 29-year-old Delhi-based interior designer on Monday alleged that a man masturbated on her when she was going down by an escalator at Gurugram's Huda City Centre Metro Station complex on June 14. Sharing her ordeal on Twitter, tagging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the interior designer alleged that she didn't get a response from …

A free ride
5 years, 6 months ago

A free ride

The Hindu  

THE Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi announced on June 3 that it was considering making Delhi Metro and Delhi Transport Corporation buses free-to-ride for women. I don't know how Kejriwal is planning to give Metro rides for free,” the Minister said, sharing the apprehensions of many people, including women, who are wondering whether the scheme is economically …

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