Rahul Gandhi joins austerity drive, travels by Shatabdi Express -Taking a lead from his mother and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi in practising austerity, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today travelled to Ludhiana in the chair car of Shatabdi Express. Rahul refused to accept flowers presented to him at the station, saying it was the privilege of the executive class passengers and also demanded that he be served water in a plastic cup like other passengers. Railway officials said that Rahul will be served 'paranthas,' curd, 'idli,' 'vada' and fruits. However, this menu was exclusively for him, the officials said, adding that any specific requests by Rahul will be gladly met. Rahul is going to the city to inaugurate a four-day camp of young Congressmen.
Now, now - I thought Shatabdi Express was up there amongst the Rajadhani as the PREMIUM Indian Train, completely Air Conditioned. How does travelling by Shatabdi become an austerity drive? Would have appreciated him travelling in 2nd class in the Delhi-Ludhiana Passenger in an unreserved compartment. Or does he think that the Ordinary Indian people all travel Air conditioned? And what is this thing about him being given a 'Special' menu exclusively made for him?
Anyway, What The F**k?
