Due to the 'Shakti' free bus scheme and summer holidays, Sringeri bus station is witnessing extreme overcrowding. Passengers are risking their lives to board buses, with parents seen pushing children through windows to secure seats. Despite the surge in devotees visiting the Sharadamba temple, there are allegations that the transport department has reduced the number of buses, leading to public outrage and demands for additional services. https://udayavani.com/district-news/shakti-yojana-effect-in-sringeri-women-at-the-door-children-at-the-window-114541 #creator program