Hyderabad: State Minister Jupally Krishna Rao travelled on the Hyderabad Metro Rail without official protocol, interacting with passengers during his journey on Wednesday and drawing public attention.
He boarded the train at Erramanzil station and travelled up to Miyapur. Unlike official protocol, he chose a simple commute and avoided security arrangements. On arrival at the station, he purchased a ticket himself and proceeded to the platform.
Inside the train, heavy passenger rush prevented him from getting a seat. Instead, he stood along with other commuters during the journey. Meanwhile, he spoke with co-passengers and asked about facilities available on the metro service.
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Passengers initially reacted with surprise on seeing the minister among them. However, they soon engaged with him as he greeted them. Several commuters expressed interest in taking selfies, and he obliged them patiently.
He said the metro helps commuters avoid traffic congestion and reach destinations quickly. Moreover, fellow passengers noted the absence of security presence and observed his informal interaction with the public. A similar instance occurred in August last year when he travelled from LB Nagar to KPHB on the metro.
ఇవాళ హైదరాబాద్ మెట్రో రైలులో ప్రయాణించాను. తోటి ప్రయాణికులతో మాట్లాడి మెట్రో సేవలపై అభిప్రాయాలను అడిగి తెలుసుకున్నాను. ట్రాఫిక్ చిక్కులు లేకుండా గమ్యస్థానాలకు త్వరగా చేరుకోవడానికి మెట్రో ఎంతగానో దోహదపడుతోంది. ప్రతి ఒక్కరూ సాధ్యమైన మేర ప్రజారవాణ సేవలను వినియోగించుకునేందుకు… pic.twitter.com/WWTWlozr9K
— Jupally Krishna Rao (@jupallyk_rao) April 8, 2026