CPI MP Binoy Viswam urges rail minister to restore senior citizen concession in trains

In the letter, the MP said crores of senior citizens across the country have been affected by the railway’s decision to withdraw the concessions given to them.

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May 23, 2022 / 10:46 IST

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CPI MP Binoy Viswam has requested Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to restore the senior citizen concession in trains which has remained suspended since the outbreak of the Covid pandemic in India.

In the letter, he said crores of senior citizens across the country have been affected by the railway’s decision to withdraw the concessions given to them.

While the decision was made in light of COVID-19, it has not been reviewed despite repeated demands of senior citizens as the country opened up once again after the pandemic, Viswam said.

The Left leader pointed out that the Indian Railways was established with the primary purpose of providing the citizens of India with an economical and efficient mode of transport.

Over the years, over 50 categories of citizens, including seniors, were afforded concessions to make their travel affordable, he said.

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CPI MP Binoy Viswam urges rail minister to restore senior citizen concession in trains

In the letter, the MP said crores of senior citizens across the country have been affected by the railway’s decision to withdraw the concessions given to them.

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