Chennai, Jun 25 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M.K. Stalin made a fervent appeal on Wednesday to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting that there should be no hike in train fares. Passenger fares, which are planned to be increased starting July, have been a point of contention, particularly given the reduction in the number of ordinary coaches, a move that Stalin noted has "taken away happiness" from the people. Recently, Stalin traveled to Katpadi from Chennai by train and was warmly received by the public at the station. He stressed that there is no need to cut down on ordinary train coaches in favor of adding more air-conditioned ones, nor is there a need to increase rail fares.
The Chief Minister urged PM Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to consider the plight of middle-class families, who are already burdened by rising prices, including a recent hike in cooking gas tariffs. Stalin emphasized that these families should not be further strained by an increase in train fares. Notably, he pointed out that the Indian Railway is more than just a mode of transportation; it is akin to family for many.
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