KGF MLA Roopakala on Sunday drove a KSRTC bus during the inauguration of Shakti scheme, free travel for women in government-run road transport corporation buses, at Kuvempu bus stand in KGF, even as corporation officials watched in shock.
After the stage programme, the MLA, along with her party workers, inaugurated the bus meant to ferry the women passengers. But, on the insistence of City Municipal Council member Ramesh Kumar, Roopkala ventured to drive the bus. The driver of the bus helped in changing the gear and the MLA drove the bus for 100 mtrs before disembarking from the vehicle.
Later, again on the insistence of her supporters, the MLA drove another bus. But, this time Roopakala herself tried to change the gear but failed. As a result the heavy vehicle moved backwards and was about to ram a private bus when it was halted.
The KSRTC officials were baffled when the MLA ventured to drive the bus. But, they gathered themselves and sent a driver to help the MLA and controlled the situation.
Published 11 June 2023, 17:13 IST