Karnataka minister and BJP MP clash over unspent Central e-bus scheme funds

A Karnataka state minister and a BJP Member of Parliament have publicly disagreed over the utilisation of funds allocated under a Central government electric bus scheme. The dispute centres on claims that allocated money for e-bus procurement in Karnataka remains unused. The exchange highlights tensions between state and central authorities over the implementation of India's electric public transport programmes.

Why it matters: Unspent scheme funds can delay e-bus orders and charging infrastructure rollouts, directly affecting procurement timelines and CPO investment confidence in Karnataka's public transport electrification.