Vijayapura, Oct. 9 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Karnataka State President BY Vijayendra on Friday accused the state government of financial mismanagement, alleging that over 6,500 crore rupees in pending dues owed to the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) have damaged public transport operations.

Addressing reporters, Vijayendra alleged that the corporation's financial crunch has escalated the crisis, leaving it unable to clear salaries for drivers, conductors, and support staff.

"Recently, the KSRTC Managing Director sent a letter to the Finance Department claiming that more than Rs.6,500 crores is pending from the Govt of Karnataka to KSRTC. Since such a huge amount of money is pending from the state government, KSR...