1 year ago
No Plan to Rename Garib Rath Express, Railways Confirms
A Member of Parliament, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, asked the government if they would consider changing the name of the Garib Rath Express because some people feel the name is not respectful.
The Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said the government hasn't received any requests to change the name.
These trains provide affordable air-conditioned travel for people to different cities.
MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla questioned if the Garib Rath Express name would be changed.
The MP cited public sentiment regarding passenger dignity.
The Garib Rath trains offer affordable air-conditioned travel.
The Ministry of Railways stated no renaming requests were received.
Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the government's response.
- Who
- MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- What
- MP inquired about renaming Garib Rath Express due to dignity concerns.
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi.
- When
- Recently (implied in article).
- Why
- MP raised the question due to public sentiment about the name affecting passenger dignity.
MP Aujla's Stance
Railway Ministry's Response
Train Name Concerns
MP Aujla's Stance
Name 'Garib Rath' is demeaning to passengers.
Railway Ministry's Response
No change planned as no requests were made.
Key facts
- Minister
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- MP
- Gurjeet Singh Aujla
- Train Type
- Garib Rath Express
- Concern
- Passenger dignity
Quotes
Gurjeet Singh Aujla
Congress’s Amritsar MP
“Whether the government acknowledges that the term Garib Rath, once symbolic of affordable AC travel, now risks being perceived as patronising and inconsistent with the aspirations of the emerging middle class especially the hardworking population of Amritsar who frequently use this service”
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“The word ‘Garib’ and ‘Rath’ do not match and there were several other names which might have been opted for to befittingly convey that these were economical trains to provide AC facility at affordable prices”
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Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister of Railways
“Bharatiya Rail is focussed on providing affordable, good quality services to all sections of society.”
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“No requests have been received to rename Garib Rath trains”
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Sources
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