High-Speed vs. People's Trains: The Political Duel

Trinamool Congress leader Saugata Roy criticizes Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for prioritizing high-speed trains over essential services for the poor. Citing incomplete projects from Mamata Banerjee's tenure, Roy draws a parallel with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, urging a focus on basic needs ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls.

In a sharp critique of the Centre's railway priorities, TMC leader Saugata Roy accused Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw of prioritizing high-speed trains at the expense of basic services for the poor.

Speaking during the discussion on the Railway Ministry's budget for 2026-27, Roy lamented the neglect of projects initiated under Mamata Banerjee's leadership, none of which have reached completion. His comments take place amid an intense political climate as the West Bengal Assembly elections loom.

Roy drew a literary analogy to 'Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde,' suggesting Vaishnaw embodies both a forward-thinking visionary and a neglectful operator. He urged the Railway Minister to refocus on improving services for less-affluent travelers.

(With inputs from agencies.)