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New Delhi: The BJP described the Railway Budget as “unrealistic and based on fantasy” and accused railway minister Mamata Bannerjee of ignoring vital aspects like security and expansion activities.
“I felt I was hearing a fairy tale when the Railway Budget was being presented,” BJP spokesperson Sushma Swaraj said.
She accused Banerjee of not giving enough attention to key issues like security and expansion of railway infrastructure.
On non-stop train from Delhi to Chennai, Swaraj sought to know, “Will Railways get enough passengers for the train and that too everyday. Will it stop to change drivers, TTE, cleaner and other staff. Will stale food stored for 48 hours be served to passengers?”.
However, the party welcomed three measures announced by Bannerjee. “On behalf of BJP, I welcome the introduction of special train for ladies, the young and Rs 25 passes for those from the unorganised sector,” Swaraj said.
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley described the Railway Budget as one “without a vision...which ignores the big picture”.
“The last six Railway Budgets have promised world class stations but till now we have not seen even one,” he said.
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