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BJP Demands Ban on Bus Entry After Karat Bus Accident in Jalandhar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 02:17 PM
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BJP leaders staged a protest in Jalandhar demanding a halt to bus entries following the Karat bus crash.
BJP leaders gathered in Jalandhar today to protest the recent bus accident that occurred in the Karat area. The party demanded that all bus entries be halted until safety measures can be assured.
The protest was organized by local BJP units and attracted a number of supporters who voiced concerns over road safety and the conditions of public transport.
Police were present to maintain order, but no disruptions to traffic were reported. The BJP representatives called for a comprehensive review of bus operations in the region.
The incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of road safety in Punjab, prompting calls from various quarters for stricter enforcement of transport regulations.
The protest was organized by local BJP units and attracted a number of supporters who voiced concerns over road safety and the conditions of public transport.
Police were present to maintain order, but no disruptions to traffic were reported. The BJP representatives called for a comprehensive review of bus operations in the region.
The incident has drawn attention to the broader issue of road safety in Punjab, prompting calls from various quarters for stricter enforcement of transport regulations.