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Rising costs of milk and proposed BMTC fare hike burden Bengaluru households

Rising costs of milk and proposed BMTC fare hike burden Bengaluru households
Image: The New Indian Express

Residents and business community in Bengaluru criticized the increase in milk prices and the proposed BMTC bus fare hike. They stated that rising costs of essential commodities and transportation are putting additional pressure on household budgets. Citizens questioned the government's approach, noting that the free bus travel for women under the Shakti scheme is contrasted with rising prices of other necessities.

Originally reported by The New Indian Express Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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