India, April 20 -- Amid viral claims that the Telangana government will roll out free travel for all passengers on the Hyderabad MMTS from June 2, the latest official clarification indicates that the proposal is still under review and has not received final approval.

Claim Circulates Widely Online

Posts across social media and sections of the media suggested that commuters in Hyderabad would be able to travel free on MMTS trains starting June 2, coinciding with Telangana Formation Day. The claim quickly gained traction, raising expectations among daily commuters.

 Officials Call Reports 'Misleading'

However, both state government sources and railway authorities have clarified that these reports are "misleading and inaccurate."

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