Rail ticket prices hike: Modi government leaving no opportunity to loot public, says Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Modi government's handling of the railways, accusing it of prioritizing publicity over safety and neglecting crucial infrastructure. He claimed that the recent fare hike, effective December 26th, will generate revenue but does not address the systemic issues plaguing the railways. The Railway Ministry, however, stated that the increase in fares will benefit the railways financially while emphasizing that suburban train tickets and travel up to 215 km remain unchanged.