The Disastrous Reign of Ashwini Vaishnaw: How Indian Railways Suffered Under the Guise of Progress In the annals of Indian Railways, the name Ashwini Vaishnaw will likely be remembered not for progress, but for the systematic decay and neglect of the lifeline of millions. As the Railway Minister, Vaishnaw's tenure has been marked by a glaring focus on serving the interests of the affluent while leaving the common folk stranded in a quagmire of inefficiency and neglect. Under Vaishnaw's helm, the Indian Railways has witnessed a disturbing shift in priorities. Instead of catering to the needs of the masses, his policies have favored the upper middle class and the wealthy. One of the most glaring manifestations of this skewed approach is the reduction in general and sleeper coaches, the very lifeline for millions of ordinary Indians who rely on the railways for affordable travel. The consequences of this reduction have been dire. With fewer general and sleeper coaches available, the poor are now forced to cram into overcrowded AC coaches, a luxury they can ill afford. The scenes of families squeezed into cramped compartments meant for a fraction of their capacity are a poignant reminder of the failure of governance and the abandonment of the marginalized. What's more troubling is Vaishnaw's penchant for propaganda and PR stunts to camouflage the stark reality on the ground. While he peddles dreams of progress and development, the harsh truth remains that his policies have only exacerbated the plight of the common man. His glossy presentations and meticulously crafted narratives may dazzle the uninformed, but they do little to alleviate the suffering of the masses. Vaishnaw's modus operandi seems to be to sell dreams to those who can least afford them. By dangling the carrot of progress, he seeks to pacify the masses, lulling them into a false sense of contentment while their basic needs remain unmet. It's a classic case of smoke and mirrors, where the illusion of progress is carefully cultivated to conceal the stark reality of neglect and mismanagement. But perhaps the most insidious aspect of Vaishnaw's tenure is his apparent disdain for critical thinking. By inundating the public with propaganda and half-truths, he seeks to erode their ability to question and critique. In Vaishnaw's world, blind faith and unquestioning loyalty are the currency of governance, while dissent and skepticism are dismissed as heresy. As the curtains draw on Vaishnaw's tenure as Railway Minister, the verdict is clear: his legacy will be one of inefficiency, neglect, and disregard for the plight of the common man. While he may have succeeded in serving the interests of the privileged few, his tenure will be remembered as a dark chapter in the history of Indian Railways, where the needs of the masses were sacrificed at the altar of elitism and propaganda.
@kapsology Absolutely right analysis. And the man is totally unperturbed and unconcerned. He knows his position doesn't depend on being answerable to citizens, but to his Boss.
@kapsology Hopeless #AAPIYA According this FATEECHAR AAPIYA, Lalu Prasad was great and progressive Railway Minister…
@kapsology 3 Minister , I don't get it, why they are in position, This man Ashwani vaishnaw, Manipur CM Biren Singh and why Smriti Irani is even a Cabinet Minister
@kapsology Actually inse manage nahi ho raha hai…
@kapsology You missed the BIGGEST accident in Indian Railways in Balasore in Odisha, where >300 ppl died, and many disabled for their life.
@kapsology Hes justa a brameen, what do u expect? Any good?
@kapsology BSNL is suffering under Vaishnav. So much public money has been wasted still BSNL is in 2G era. Indian Railways have deteriorated beyond belief. Still he enjoys the patronage of Modi.
@kapsology When 1st VANDE BHARAT train was launched I said millions will suffer bcos of short of compartments D manufacturing centres r diverted their manpower & resources that they have 2 hype & deliver d worthless trains like VANDE BHARAT to project Modi on election map What a disaster