BJP MP Tejasvi Surya Accuses Karnataka Govt of Misleading Bengaluru Metro Data

BJP parliamentarian Tejasvi Surya publicly rebuked the Karnataka state administration, alleging that the latest statistics released on the Bengaluru Metro were deliberately misleading. In a statement made on the parliamentary floor, Surya said the figures on ridership, revenue and project timelines did not reflect ground realities and were intended to create a false impression of progress.
He urged the state government to provide transparent, verifiable data and warned that any manipulation could undermine public trust in the metro expansion programme. Surya also called for an independent audit of the metro's performance metrics to ensure accountability.
The Karnataka government has not yet issued an official response to Surya's accusations. Officials briefed with reporters said the data released were based on the latest internal assessments, but declined to comment further pending a detailed review.
The controversy adds to ongoing political scrutiny of large‑scale infrastructure projects in the state, with opposition parties demanding greater oversight and clarity on public spending.