BJP State President Annamalai Calls For Immediate Implementation Of Free Bus Travel Policy For Policemen As Announced By DMK In 2021-22

The BJP state president K Annamalai expressed surprise that Chief Minister Stalin’s announcement about free bus travel for policemen within their working district has not been relayed to the transport corporations, even after three years.

The incident involved a policeman who boarded a government bus heading to Thoothukudi via Tirunelveli at the Nanguneri court. When the conductor asked the constable for a ticket, the policeman argued that, as a government employee, he was entitled to free travel, a sentiment echoed by other government employees on board.

The conductor insisted that policemen need a warrant to travel for free; otherwise, they must buy a ticket. The policeman refused and an argument ensued, with the exchange being captured on video and spreading widely on social media.

In response, the transport department issued a statement clarifying that policemen cannot travel on government buses without paying unless they have a warrant. They reiterated that policemen must purchase tickets if they don’t have a warrant and recommended departmental action against the Nanguneri policeman involved.

Condemning the transport department’s action, Annamalai criticized the lack of communication regarding the free travel policy, noting that it has been three years since the Chief Minister’s announcement.

In this regard,  Annamalai in his official X handle stated that, In the grant request for the year 2021-2022, when Chief Minister Stalin himself has announced free travel in buses within the working district, how is it justified to harass policeman Arumuga pandi like this?”

“It is surprising that even after three years the notification of the Chief Minister’s demand for grants has not been communicated to the transport corporations. I would like to advise to inform all the District Transport Corporations immediately about this announcement and immediately implement the announcement of free bus travel for policemen in the working districts across Tamil Nadu, and I insist that no action including departmental action should be taken against Policeman Arumugapandi.”

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