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Railways denies Congress train request for SIR rally citing short notice
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:39 PM
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Indian Railways has rejected the Indian National Congress's request for a special train to Delhi for its SIR rally, citing the short notice given for the application.
The Indian National Congress has faced a setback in its logistical preparations for the upcoming SIR rally in Delhi after the Indian Railways denied its request for a special train service.
According to reports, the railway authorities cited the short notice provided by the party as the primary reason for rejecting the proposal. The Congress had sought dedicated rail transport to facilitate the movement of its supporters to the capital for the event.
The denial highlights the procedural challenges faced by political parties when arranging large-scale transport on short notice. The SIR rally is a significant event for the opposition, and the logistics of moving large crowds have become a point of focus.
No further details regarding alternative transport arrangements or official statements from the Congress leadership were immediately available at the time of reporting.
According to reports, the railway authorities cited the short notice provided by the party as the primary reason for rejecting the proposal. The Congress had sought dedicated rail transport to facilitate the movement of its supporters to the capital for the event.
The denial highlights the procedural challenges faced by political parties when arranging large-scale transport on short notice. The SIR rally is a significant event for the opposition, and the logistics of moving large crowds have become a point of focus.
No further details regarding alternative transport arrangements or official statements from the Congress leadership were immediately available at the time of reporting.