Mon Dec 09 07:00:00 UTC 2024: ## 99 Haryana Roadways Buses Deployed to Modi Rally, Leaving Passengers Stranded

**Kaithal, Haryana, December 9, 2024** – The deployment of 99 buses from the Kaithal depot to transport attendees to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in Panipat has left commuters facing significant disruptions to public transport services. The substantial number of buses diverted for the rally is severely impacting regular bus routes across the region, causing considerable inconvenience.

The Kaithal depot, which normally operates 192 buses (including those under the kilometer scheme), has approximately 15 buses out of service for maintenance. Further complicating the situation is the addition of around 48 older, BS-III buses, some requiring repairs, transferred from Panipat, Bhiwani, and Jhajjar depots.

Local residents have expressed strong disapproval of the situation, highlighting the inconvenience caused. They argue that while rallies are important for disseminating government policies, the government should utilize private transport rather than depleting public services. The reliance on government buses for political events, they say, is unfair to the general public.

The disruption disproportionately affects school children, who struggle to reach their educational institutions on time, and those traveling to events like the Gita Jayanti celebrations in Kurukshetra. Routes affected include those connecting Kaithal to Jind, Kurukshetra, Pehowa, Karnal, Pundri, Sirsa, Hisar, Fatehabad, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uchana, Karora, Serdha, Rajound, Balu, and numerous villages.

The daily revenue generated by the Kaithal depot is approximately ₹18 lakh, serving around 20,000 passengers. With a large portion of its fleet diverted, commuters are experiencing significant hardship and are demanding a solution to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Read More