Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Kapil Sibal Questions Election Commission and Railways Over Special Trains to Bihar
A politician named Kapil Sibal is asking questions about some special trains that went from Haryana to Bihar.
He says these trains, which carried many people, ran on November 3rd, which was close to the election in Bihar.
He wonders why these trains were needed and if they were for voters or for a 'planned operation'.
Sibal also thinks that the people in charge of elections might be unfairly helping a certain political party.
He asked the Railway Minister for an explanation.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal alleged that four special trains ran from Haryana to Bihar on November 3, carrying approximately 6,000 people.
Sibal questioned the purpose of these trains during the Bihar assembly polls and raised doubts about the Election Commission's impartiality.
He suggested the trains might have been part of a 'planned operation' and questioned who paid for them.
Sibal stated that 'genuine voters don’t need special trains'.
He urged the Railway Minister to provide clarification on the matter.
- Who
- Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal and the Election Commission/Railways
- What
- Kapil Sibal alleged that four special trains carrying approximately 6,000 people ran from Haryana to Bihar on November 3, questioning the Election Commission's impartiality and the purpose of these trains during the Bihar assembly polls.
- When
- November 3 (alleged train operation) and November 9 (Sibal's press conference)
- Where
- From Haryana to Bihar
- Why
- Sibal questioned the purpose of these trains during the Bihar assembly polls and alleged potential BJP favoritism by the Election Commission. He suggested the trains were part of a 'planned operation' rather than for genuine voters.
Kapil Sibal's Allegations
General Railway Operations
Purpose and Timing of Special Trains
Kapil Sibal's Allegations
Kapil Sibal alleges that four special trains carrying approximately 6,000 people traveled from Haryana to Bihar on November 3, questioning their purpose during the Bihar assembly polls and suggesting they were part of a 'planned operation'. He questioned why genuine voters would need special trains and suggested they were not for the Chhath festival.
General Railway Operations
The Railway Ministry, in a previous similar context, stated they run 12,000 special trains during the festival season to manage passenger rush and use unscheduled trains for sudden surges in demand. This response does not specifically address the trains Sibal mentioned but outlines general operational reasons for special trains.
Election Commission's Impartiality
Kapil Sibal's Allegations
Sibal questioned the Election Commission's impartiality, alleging it may be acting in favor of the BJP.
General Railway Operations
The Railway Ministry's response, as provided in the context of a similar situation, does not directly address the Election Commission's role or impartiality.
Payment for Special Trains
Kapil Sibal's Allegations
Sibal questioned who paid for these special trains, implying a connection to political motives.
General Railway Operations
The provided text does not include a response from the Railway Ministry regarding the payment for these specific trains.
- Date of Alleged Train Operations
- November 3
- Alleged Number of Trains
- Four
- Alleged Number of Passengers
- Approximately 6,000
- Alleged Origin of Trains
- Haryana (Karnal and Gurugram)
- Alleged Destination of Trains
- Bihar (Barauni and Bhagalpur)
- Accusations Raised By
- Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal
- Context of Allegations
- Bihar assembly polls
- Date of Sibal's Press Conference
- November 9
