When govt goes shameless dynamic AI pricing why will Railways’ TTs not follow-suit selling vacant seats to highest bidder who needs a reserved berth? Even when you’re not traveling your TDR application will get rejected as smart TT marks attendance in your name, though the airlines also do this openly deducting huge amounts from non-VIPs.. these are classic AI vs OI? A recent report reveals that railway employees scored top rank in the list of corruption complaints (Do even more than 1% complains?), followed by govt officers / staffs and banks / FIs. What an honorable feat, why not confer such messiahs with some ratna or bhusan?
Many senior officers of Railways were involved in corrupt practices with private contractors for most govt projects, only a few gets mainstream attention of CVC, ED, NSA, CBI, etc.. once in a while when bosses go EVM check. Contractors were allegedly being facilitated in awarding processing of contracts of subsequent bills, the release of payments by babus in lieu of illegal gratifications.. as per CBI showcasing its token of nationalism.
May 6, 2013: Earlier we reported how top bosses in association with politicians looting the Railway assets strategically and pocketing commissions in the tune of thousands of crores. Frankly, it was NO news, just a mere revelation of something more dangerous going on perpetually… As usual, who can be made accountable, responsible or recover the looted money, most politicians and bureaucrats at top of the pyramid are third-grade corrupt brands, benefiting blatantly from many unstoppable loots while threatening, trolling or bribing activists. All in the family!
Many public servants have to pay bribes to get their job postings which range sometimes all the way from top ministry officers to public sector corporations’ board of directors and on to income tax officials and police – and that is partly why corruption is so endemic. The elite need to cover their costs by making money on policy decisions and contracts they handle, additionally helping their sponsors. Govt officials take bribes from defaulters and police charge a few rupees for violations instead of legally punishing them.
While Pay Commission salary hike रेवड़ी to Staff-in-Laws regularly keeps their corrupt morals high.. The more lucrative the job, the higher the bonus price, and that is why, companies are willing to pay millions for their candidates to become the Railway Board’s Member (Electrical) because of large signalling, digitizing and other contracts that the railways needs to award to improve safety (not a joke!). Reports are also circulating of massive long-term extortion and corruption in both the railways ministry, and in the Railways Board which runs the system, sucking ever increasing ticket prices from common travelers.
Sons, daughters, karyakartas, nephews, gujju dopes, wives and uncles frequently run politicians’ business interests. That is part of the reason for the surge in recent years of political dynasties that broaden and protect the base of politicians’ bonded millionaires and powers of patronage. Relatives also frequently use their proximity to a neta to further their own business interests, cashing in on perceptions of their apparent proximity to power, with or without the leader’s knowledge.
Earlier we noticed how third-party contractual oligarchies, manage and publish digital ads for some high-traffic Govt. websites as on 29/06/2012. Maybe they’ve changed tactics now-a-days jumping into the AI bandwagon, like most sarkari contracts there is no need to verify as we can safely assume there is brazen jugaad unless it is proven otherwise. The owners may be working under cover to hide some facts and the nexus as it exists between Indian Railways and it’s so-called PPP gymkhana. Some govt websites even blocked public access to pages and official contact forms, possibly RTI is not applicable in such cases..
Non-mainstream media exposes reveal why genuine passengers have virtually no shot at Railway Tatkal ticketing network. Digital लाभार्थी grab tickets meant for emergency travel and sell them at a huge premium. Stings conducted at various Railway Stations showed how touts cornered tickets meant for emergency travel even before the counters opened, and these smart licensees offer details even before booking the tickets.
It was also found that the IRCTC servers (PPP symphony) would hang for few minutes as soon as the Tatkal window opens and this tiny AI lobby book tickets. Let them be happy looting on a small-scale when we can afford to ignore the big gujju kings and queens annexing govt assets!
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