Meerut: A chaotic scene unfolded on the newly inaugurated Meerut-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express on Saturday as a woman and her companion alleged that they were harassed and misbehaved with by BJP workers onboard the train.
The woman recounted the ordeal, saying they were accosted while moving through the train coach to get food. According to her, a man blocked their path, claiming that the cabin was reserved for BJP members and that they were not allowed to pass through.
When they attempted to return, the situation escalated, leading to a heated argument and physical altercation.
“We were passing through the cabin to take food when an uncle stopped us, saying it is BJP’s cabin and we cannot go through it,” the woman told reporters inside the Vande Bharat train. “When we were returning, they started arguing and pushed us, asking why we were frequently moving around the cabin. We are also connected with the BJP, but these kinds of people defame the party.”
Her companion, who described themselves as BJP supporters and influencers invited to cover the train’s inauguration, expressed his outrage over the incident. “BJP hired us as influencers. They consider the train as their personal property and were misbehaving with my sister,” he said.
The incident quickly gained traction on social media, with Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed condemning the behaviour.
“This is completely unacceptable. The train is public property, not a personal or BJP asset,” she posted on X.
The Congress party also shared a viral clip of the incident, commenting, “This video is a witness to the conduct, character, and face of the BJP.”
