Madhya Pradesh Metro Layoffs: 9 Employees Removed Without Cause, Fear Grips Staff
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News18•20-01-2026, 15:44
Madhya Pradesh Metro Layoffs: 9 Employees Removed Without Cause, Fear Grips Staff
- •Madhya Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has initiated layoffs, removing nine employees without stating any reason.
- •Six additional employees have been sent back to their parent department, Delhi Metro Corporation.
- •The affected employees are reportedly from operations, maintenance, and design sections, causing fear and confusion among staff.
- •Bhopal Metro's first phase, the 'Orange Line' from Subhash Nagar to AIIMS, was inaugurated on December 20 last year.
- •Residents are unhappy with Bhopal Metro fares (Rs 30 for AIIMS to Board Office Square vs. Rs 15 by auto) and long waiting times, urging fare reductions or monthly passes.
Why It Matters: Layoffs without cause and high fares are creating discontent among employees and commuters of MP Metro.
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