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Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John apologises for remarks on women's free bus travel scheme

Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John has issued an apology following public and political backlash over his comments regarding the state's Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme. The minister faced criticism after allegedly suggesting that women using the KSRTC service were pretending to be poor, while also questioning their choices regarding private education for their children. John stated that he had no intention of insulting anyone and clarified that the government remains committed to the flagship programme.

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What Happened

Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John faced criticism on Tuesday after making remarks about women who utilize the Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme on KSRTC ordinary-class buses. The minister allegedly suggested that some women were pretending to be poor to access the service and questioned their use of private schools for their children. Following the backlash, John expressed regret for his choice of words and stated that he should have been more cautious.

The minister clarified that his comments were intended to make a political point regarding the existence of poverty in the state. He maintained that the Priyadarshini scheme remains a prestigious flagship programme of the UDF government and will continue as planned. John emphasized that he had no intention of hurting or insulting anyone with his statements.

Key Facts

  1. C.P. John is the Transport Minister of Kerala.
  2. The Priyadarshini scheme provides free bus travel for women on KSRTC ordinary-class buses.
  3. The scheme was implemented by the UDF government in June.
  4. Minister C.P. John issued an apology after his remarks drew public and political backlash.
  5. The minister stated he had no intention of insulting anyone.

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  1. 5 Aug

    1. HTHindustan Times
      Kerala Transport Minister CP John under fire over remarks on free bus rides for women
    2. DHDeccan Herald
      'No intention of hurting or insulting anyone': Kerala Minister CP John expresses regret over remark on women's transport
    3. HiThe Hindu
      Amid backlash, Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John apologises for controversial remark about women availing free bus travel scheme
    4. HiThe Hindu
      Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John draws flak over remarks on women using UDF’s free bus travel Priyadarshini scheme

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