The current chief minister likes to travel in style, using special chartered flights within and outside the state.
Story so far: In over a month, the current chief minister has used chartered flights and helicopters to attend various programmes organised both by the government and the party.
- According to an official, due to elections being around the corner and the various programmes that have been planned. The CM’s packed schedule has forced him to use chartered flights and helicopters.
- Keeping the status of the CM and his cabinet ministers in mind, they are mandated to use twin-engine jets with a VIP pilot.
The cost? A special flight from Bengaluru to cities like Belgavi and Mangaluru in the jets that are mandated costs around ₹11 lakhs per trip. A flight from Bengaluru to Delhi costs around ₹20 lakhs per trip.