Women in the state are given a 50 percent discount on traveling from ST. Millions of women of the state are benefiting from this. However, due to a statement by Transport Minister Pratap Saranaik, there is a possibility that this concession for women will be discontinued. However, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has now clarified this. Let us know in detail what he really said.
ST is losing Rs 3 crore every day – Pratap Sarnaik
Speaking at a program, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said, “We have got exemption in all the buses of ST Corporation, now our sisters are getting 50 percent discount, as well as senior citizens are getting exemption in buses.” Due to these concessions, the situation has become that ST buses are losing Rs 3 crore every day. If we keep giving concessions to all, then I think it will be difficult for ST Corporation to run.
What did Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde say?
After this statement of Pratap Sarnaik, the question is whether the concessions of women in ST Yatra in the state will be stopped. But now Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has commented on this. Shinde has denied reports that this concession will be discontinued, which has given relief to women.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said, ‘Chief Minister, my beloved sister’s plan will not stop. Also, 50 percent discount to love sisters on ST bus trip will not be stopped. Apart from this, concessions received by senior citizens will also not be closed. This statement by Eknath Shinde has brought great relief to the women and senior citizens of the state.
