Kejriwal terms Delhi Metro fare hike proposal anti-people

New Delhi Sep 28 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday described the proposed metro fare hike as "anti-people" and said that he has asked his Transport Minister to find a way to stop it.

"Metro fare hike is anti-people. Have asked Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot to find a way in a week to stop this fare hike " Kejriwal tweeted.

The Chief Minister remarks came amid the reports of the Delhi Metro s fares set to increase for the second time this year from October.

The last time Delhi Metro fares increased were in May. The minimum fare then was hiked from Rs 8 to Rs 10 whereas the maximum fare was hiked from Rs 30 to Rs 50.

The Delhi Metro fares were increased following the recommendations of the fourth Fare Fixation Committee.

--IANS
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