BENGALURU: The Shakthi scheme totally free journey by ladies launched by the Congress authorities in Karnataka, has additionally boosted temple tourism within the state.

Throughout this weekend, lakhs of ladies have come out in massive numbers to throng Hindu pilgrimage websites.

Buses from Bengaluru and all district headquarters are working in full capability, with ladies are travelling in large teams.

Sources have mentioned that the success of the scheme is proving to be a significant setback for the BJP within the state because the occasion’s stake as protector of the Hindu faith is being challenged.

BJP sources have mentioned that members of their households are additionally availing free journey underneath the scheme, making it tough to persuade their kin towards the ruling Congress.

Through the monsoon, Hindu pilgrimage centres don’t often see a mad rush amid torrential rain.

In the meantime, Stree Shakthi teams are organising the pilgrimage journeys for ladies, a few of which began early Saturday morning.

A number of the most popular locations embody Dharmastahala, Kukke Subramanya, Kollur, Mysuru Chamundeshwari hills, Savadatti Yallamma and Koodala Sangama.

The individuals are additionally visiting their household deities.

In response to an official assertion issued on Saturday by transport division, greater than 6.57 crore ladies have travelled to numerous locations utilizing buses between June 11-23.