Fact Check: Are Gutka Stains, Garbage Real At India’s First AC Railway Station In Bengaluru? | Video

Bengaluru: Earlier praised for its state-of-the-art, airport-like infrastructure, Sir M Visvesvaraya (SMVT) railway terminal in Bengaluru is now facing online backlash and drawing attention for less favorable reasons. Images have gone viral on the internet, showcasing deteriorating conditions at India’s first fully air-conditioned railway station. The viral photos feature station premises marred by gutka stains and other litter. The clip circulating on the internet like wildfire presents a starkly different reality. The station can be seen littered with spit and garbage, a sharp contrast to its intended grandeur, prompting a debate online.

Notably, the terminal located in silicon city and made with a cost of Rs 314 crore, was inaugurated in 2021. The city welcomed the terminal and celebrated its inauguration as a symbol of progress and modernity.

The video soon went viral and prompted netizens to express their thoughts in the comment section, with some users blaming the passengers for the litter and criticising them for their lack of civic sense.

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A few months ago, everyone was happy to see a world-class railway station in Bengaluru, India. Now, it is covered with Pan-Gutka strains. pic.twitter.com/f2Hgg9wJpv

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Here Are Some Interesting Comments:

• “When users believe in mediocrity, nothing will change,” a user said.
• “We don’t deserve any development,” the second users expressed.
• “This should be fined, and that too heavy fines should be imposed on the culprits, disgusting,” a third user commented.
• “This is so sad,” said another user.

However, other users slammed the state government for failing to maintain the infrastructure.

A user highlighted costs incurred by the Railways in cleaning gutka stains from public spaces and suggested immediate need for innovative solutions.
“Why doesn’t the government ban pan, gukta at least in public places. So infrastructure can remain good?” asks a user.

About Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal

Located in Bengaluru, Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal, which honours the much-respected engineer and statesman of the same name, is a premier in Indian railway industry, introducing the first centrally- air-conditioned infrastructure. This latest invention seeks to accommodate the rising needs of the unending passenger inflow with its cutting-edge facilities. Spread over a sprawling area of 4,200 square meters, it promises modern comfort with features like ample lighting powered by LEDs, roomy waiting zones, escalators for ease and digital boards supplying real-time information. Developed with the aim to relieve the overcrowded stations in Bengaluru, the terminal dreams to make a mark as a key conveyance hub in the region. Impressively, by integrating eco-friendly measures like rainwater harvesting and leveraging solar energy, it takes one step closer to sustainability.