Watch | Unhygienic conditions galore at newly built Ayodhya Dham Railway Station
Ayodhya Dham Railway Station, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, witnessed its official opening ceremony amidst much fanfare.
However, concerns quickly arose regarding the cleanliness and hygiene standards at the newly established railway station.
अयोध्या धाम जं. पर आपका स्वागत है।🙏 pic.twitter.com/tC2YEIJvb5
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (मोदी का परिवार) (@AshwiniVaishnaw) December 29, 2023
Reports emerged depicting Ayodhya Dham Railway Station as being marred by filth and unhygienic conditions, reminiscent of several other railway stations in northern India.
Newly opened ayodhya dham junction become filthy unhygenic railway station just like another north Indians railway stations
— Aryan vaishya卐 (@Raistar_143) March 20, 2024
Gutkha paan filth look at this 🤮🤢
Why are people not being fined?
Who's fault is this?
Is cleanliness illegal in India? pic.twitter.com/eQUXx5hpLV
Images and videos circulated on social media platforms revealed the presence of gutkha and paan stains, litter, and overall unsanitary surroundings within the station premises.
World Class Facilities and Infrastructure you Need. Okay here you go?
— TAPABRATA JANA 🜃 (@_tapabrata_jana) March 21, 2024
Newly Opened Ayodhya Dham Railway Station.
And then what? सवाल पूछना कितना आसान है, है ना @satyaagrahindia pic.twitter.com/yphzE0zVjC
The deplorable state of cleanliness prompted outrage among commuters and observers alike, questioning the efficacy of maintenance efforts and the enforcement of cleanliness regulations.
Amidst growing discontent, questions were raised regarding the absence of penalties or fines for those responsible for littering and neglecting cleanliness standards at the railway station. Many expressed frustration over the apparent lack of accountability and enforcement mechanisms to ensure a clean and hygienic environment for travellers.
The deteriorating condition raised broader concerns about the enforcement of cleanliness norms across various public spaces in India.
As discussions surrounding the station’s hygiene gained momentum, individuals began to question whose responsibility it was to maintain cleanliness and address the prevailing issues. Some criticized the authorities for failing to implement adequate measures to uphold cleanliness standards, while others highlighted the collective responsibility of both authorities and citizens in maintaining public spaces.
Amidst the clamour for action, concerns were raised over whether cleanliness had become a neglected aspect of governance and civic responsibility in India.
In response to the mounting criticism, calls were made for urgent action to address the cleanliness challenges at Ayodhya Dham Junction and ensure that similar issues were preemptively addressed at other railway stations across the country.
The incident served as a stark reminder of the importance of effective governance, community engagement, and civic participation in upholding cleanliness and hygiene standards in public spaces.
