Private train operations: Governemnt snatching lifeline of the poor, says Oppn
(WorldNews India)

A day after the Railways set in motion the process of bringing in private entities to operate passenger trains on select routes, the Congress and the Left parties on Thursday opposed the move. Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said people will give a befitting reply to the government. The CPM and CPI said the move will result in huge job losses. Opposing the government`s move, Rahul tweeted, “Rail is the only lifeline for the poor and the government is snatching that also from them. Take away whatever you can. But remember, the people will give a befitting reply to this.” Addressing a press conference, Congress spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi questioned the government`s “mad rush and hurry”...