Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)

Bengaluru, Oct 15: The fact that the transport minister, B Sriramulu had sanctioned Rs 100 per bus towards performing Ayudha Puja for the buses has given rise to heartburn and dissatisfaction.

Several employees said that the transport minister might be able to spend lacs of rupees to celebrate festival. "The transport minister, who was reluctant to take charge of transport portfolio, is continuing in that department out of compulsions. He does not know about the problems of the transport employees. Because if he knew about them, he would not have sanctioned Rs 100 per bus for the Ayudha Puja. How can anyone expect us to celebrate the festival out of Rs 100? The minister is well off but what about us? How can we celebrate the festival and offer puja at such a measly amount," they have been heard commenting.

The employees pointed out that prices of things have skyrocketed and it is impossible to procure flower, banana plants, fruits and other puja items out of Rs 100. They said they fail to understand why the transport department is behaving like this, in respect of buses which bring huge revenue.

The transport employees also said that the department has earmarked Rs 40 per vehicle for performing puja of cars and jeeps of the department. They said they are not aware of any shop that provides puja items for this money.