Ilma Hasan | Posted by Upasana Singh
New Delhi, October 10, 2017 | UPDATED 20:44 IST
Delhi Vidhan Sabha formulated a nine-member house committee to look into the rationale behind the fare hike and the financial health of the DMRC.
Delhi Metro (Image for representation)Opposition against Delhi Metro fare hike continues to grow in the national capital. After a power tussle between the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and the Delhi government on Monday, fare were increased as much as by Rs 10 for local commuters on Tuesday.
Following the hike, Delhi Vidhan Sabha formulated a nine-member house committee to look into the rationale behind the fare hike and also at the financial health of the DMRC.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Alka Lamba said, "If DMRC says they are bearing losses they should reveal to the public how are they in losses. This is just a deliberate attempt to hurt the people of Delhi."
Even the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has objected to the move. In a statement to the press, DCW has stated that the fare hike was anti-women safety, asking the centre to roll back it.
WOMEN FORCED TO TAKE UNSAFE MODES OF TRANSPORT
DCW claimed in a survey conducted by them that out of 2,516 women, 68.68 per cent women stated that they would be forced to adopt less safer modes of transportation. The survey further concluded that 61.57 per cent women claimed they would face severe issues managing household expenses after the hike.
After NSUI blocked a metro track on Monday, even ABVP protested the hike on Tuesday. Students staged a protest outside the Delhi Metro headquarters on Barakhamba Road demanding immediate withdrawal of the fare hike. The student outfit also demanded special rebate for students of Delhi.
Asked why the ABVP was protesting the move backed by the BJP, its Delhi state secretary Bharat Khatana said, "We feel the Centre did not assess the ground reality. It is pinching the pockets of the common man and students."
FARE HIKE HURTS POCKETS
On ground as well, citizens have taken a serious hit because of the hike. This fare revision was the second one in the year, and has hurt pockets of those who travel daily by the Delhi Metro.
Latika, a student in Delhi University said, "This sets off my budget completely, I get a specific amount of pocket money from my parents. I can't ask for more, I might have to switch to using DTC buses"
Another commuter said, "This public transport is meant for the public, why do they keep increasing prices making it difficult for us to travel?"
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