Railways gave clarification on charging a high price, told that it is charging more for this reason

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New Delhi: Indian Railways has given clarification on increasing the fare of short-distance passenger trains. On Wednesday, the Railways issued its statement saying, “There have been reports of overcharging for passengers traveling on short distances in passenger trains. Railways would like to inform that this slightly higher fare has been done to prevent people from traveling without necessary travel. ”

Corona spread in some states
The railway said, “Corona Virus is not yet over and its outbreak is increasing in many states. Covid is still growing and deteriorating very rapidly in some states. Visitors from many states are being sent to other areas for screening and people are being forbidden for unnecessary travel. In order to prevent congestion in trains and to prevent the corona from spreading, the railways have decided to increase rail fares. ”

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It may be noted that in the past, the Indian Railways had announced an increase in the fare for short distance travel. Since this announcement of the railway, he has been getting a lot of criticism. People are constantly venting their anger on social media. At the same time, opposition parties also attacked this decision of the Railway Ministry.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted and attacked. He wrote in the tweet, “Covid – disaster is yours, opportunity government. Petrol-diesel-gas-train fare. Frauded the middle class. The loot broke the jumla of jumalas! “

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