In response to the incident, Indian Railways issued a statement explaining that the Railway Protection Force (RPF) had requested the passengers to submit a written complaint along with the video evidence so that appropriate legal action could be taken.However, according to the Railways, the passengers did not submit a complaint or share the video and got off the train at the next station without informing anyone.
The woman recounted her experience, saying that she and her brother were leaving their cabin to get some food when they were confronted by an older man. “As we were getting off the train to get some food, a man, identifying himself as a BJP worker, began questioning us where we were headed, asserting that this was a BJP-designated cabin. We explained that we were simply stepping out to eat, but he insisted we couldn’t leave and ordered us to stay away. Initially, they prevented us from leaving, but after some time, We got off to get food.” she said.
She added that the same man allegedly stopped them again upon their return, leading to a heated exchange. The woman claimed that he pushed them and questioned why they were moving in and out of the cabin repeatedly.
“When we returned, they stopped us again, confronting us with an argument and pushing us, questioning why we were moving in and out repeatedly. I have no idea who he is, but he claimed to be a BJP worker and insisted that no one is allowed in this cabin.” the woman added.
Showing the video of the altercation, the male passenger accompanying said, “Look at how he is misbehaving, can a BJP worker misbehave like this to a female?”
The woman also said that she and her companion are affiliated with the BJP, expressing concern that the behavior of such individuals could harm the party’s reputation.
“BJP higher command invited us influencers, but this is how we were treated. BJP workers are acting as if they own this train, trying to control who can leave the cabin. They don’t want us to move freely, and they’re even misbehaving with my sister.” the man said.
The passengers also claimed that they were hit and verbally abused by the man.
Congress, sharing the video, attacked the BJP over the incident and said that the video “is a witness to the conduct, character, and face of the BJP.”
