The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the State unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) boycotted the launching of the United Democratic Front (UDF) government’s flagship scheme of ‘Priyadarshini’ free travel for all women and transgender persons on ordinary buses operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).

Controversy erupts over UDF's Priyadarshini scheme as critics allege rebranding of ordinary buses to bypass free travel benefits.

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the State unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) boycotted the launching of the United Democratic Front (UDF) government’s flagship…