In a recent social media post, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the progress of Indias railway infrastructure by showcasing the Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Namo Bharat trains. However, the post quickly stirred controversy when it was discovered that an old video of the Peru Rail Train to Machu Picchu was mistakenly included in the montage.The original video, shared on X (formerly Twitter), was meant to celebrate the strides made in Indias rail network. The caption, Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Namo Bharat trains की त्रिवेणी! aimed to underline the governments commitment to modernizing the countrys rail system. However, keen-eyed viewers were quick to point out that part of the video was not of an Indian train but of the Peru Rail Train, famous for its scenic route to Machu Picchu.Old video of Peru Rail Train to Machu Picchu shared as Vande Bharat by Railway Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw 😎 pic.twitter.com/P9pv7Lt822— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) September 28, 2024The blunder did not go unnoticed. Social media users reacted with a mix of sarcasm and humor, with one comment reading, Thank you, Modi ji, for starting a Vistadome train in Peru. The sarcastic responses quickly went viral, prompting the Railway Minister to take swift action.Thank you Modi ji for starting a Vistadome train in Peru. @AshwiniVaishnaw https://t.co/TV8brR3Tv8 pic.twitter.com/BBOfMLoByn— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) September 28, 2024Recognizing the mistake, Minister Vaishnaw promptly removed the video and uploaded a corrected version, this time omitting the Peru Rail footage. The updated video focused solely on Indias railway achievements, which have indeed seen significant advancements in recent years.🚆 Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat और Namo Bharat trains की त्रिवेणी! pic.twitter.com/DOR75lKNct— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) September 28, 2024Despite the correction, the incident has sparked discussions about the accuracy and verification of content shared by public officials. While the error was rectified, it served as a reminder of the importance of ensuring that promotional materials accurately represent the achievements they are meant to showcase.
