Today, On 7th July, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya told the Karnataka High Court that the new Bengaluru Metro fare is “unaffordable for many middle-class commuters.” He accused BMRCL of hiding the report that recommended the steep fare hike.
The Karnataka High Court granted BJP MP Tejasvi Surya an interim stay on investigations concerning his alleged spreading of fake news linked to a farmer’s suicide. The court acknowledged Surya’s parliamentary status and arguments regarding his tweet, which he later deleted. The case will be revisited on December 4, reflecting the complexities of free speech and social impact.
Today (17th May): The Supreme Court rejects an appeal challenging the Karnataka High Court’s order to stay proceedings against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, accused of objectionable tweets and violating the Model Code of Conduct before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Justices questioned bypassing the High Court, leading the petitioners to withdraw the plea. Another case involves Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje.
