Gorakhpur Railway scandal: Viral video shows bribe exchange between IRCTC official, contractor

New Delhi: A shocking incident has come to light from Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur, revealing an alleged bribery scandal involving the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The video in question, which has garnered significant attention online, exposes an intricate bribery scheme involving prominent figures within the IRCTC and a contractor.

Video surfaces on social media

A username Ghar Ke Kalesh shared a video on X platform. In the video, two men are prominently featured. One of the men, identified as Rahul Shrivastav, is seen handing over a bribe to another individual identified as a train commandant. The video clearly shows Shrivastav, dressed in a black kurta, transferring a package containing fruits and sweets to the commander. This exchange takes place in what appears to be an office setting, with the men engaged in a covert conversation. In the end of the video, commander said make this video viral, so that citizens will get to know about the system. 

Take a look at the video: 

Expose Kinda Kalesh at Gorakhpur Railway Station (Context in the Clip)
pic.twitter.com/MM3TV7NIv9

— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) August 26, 2024

Allegations of malpractice

Rahul Shrivastav's remarks in the video are particularly alarming. He accuses the IRCTC of engaging in malpractice, claiming that there is a shortage of supplies which has prompted the need for bribery. Shrivastav asserts that the contractor, Ravindra, has orchestrated this bribery scheme. The fruits and sweets are allegedly being used as a form of bribe to address the shortfall of supplies within the IRCTC system to soldiers. 

Netizen's reaction to the post

A user of X platform wrote "Mr Chaturvedi is a true hero and a great commandant as he cares about his battalion. These kind of people revive hope for the institution of Army and Country. Salute to you sir!!"

Mr Chaturvedi is a true hero and a great commandant as he cares about his battalion. These kind of people revive hope for the institution of Army and Country. Salute to you sir!!🇮🇳❤️🙌

— Cat Lovers Club! 😻 (@onlycatloversss) August 26, 2024

Another user of X platform wrote "There is no place left where there is no conflict."

There is no place left where there is no conflict

— @Rajesh Beniwal (@BeniwalRajesh1) August 26, 2024

A third user of X platform wrote, "Sir, Many will start blaming you as a paid pawn of opposition, so we hope that you will ignore such "deshbkakts". Thank you for taking care of the jawans as some have started to beleive dat everything is for sale."

Sir,
Many will start blaming you as a paid pawn of opposition, so we hope that you will ignore such "deshbkakts".

Thank you for taking care of the jawans as some have started to beleive dat everything is for sale.@vivekagnihotri: here's "The IRCTC Files" for you.

— AndolanGeeV (@AndolanGV) August 26, 2024

A fourth user of X platform wrote, "Such officers get huge respect and are motivational personnel for many soldiers and public who have huge respect for such self less service towards country."

Such officers get huge respect and are motivational personnel for many soldiers and public who have huge respect for such self less service towards country.

— D Raj (@DRaj11026259) August 26, 2024