
Rapid Metro Expansion in India: A Political Tug-of-War
Published on: Aug. 10, 2025, 10:10 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Under the BJP's leadership, India's metro network has grown significantly from 230 km in 2014 to 1,036 km today, expanding to over 24 cities. However, this growth is marred by political disputes over funding contributions between the Central and Karnataka state governments.