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Family Eats Salt and Roti in Train’s General Coach, Video Goes Viral
✍️ Prabhat Khabar
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 04:53 PM
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A video circulating online shows a family eating plain salt and roti inside a general compartment of an Indian train, highlighting everyday hardships.
A short clip shared on social media and reported by Prabhat Khabar captures a family seated in a general‑class coach of an Indian railway train. The family is seen eating only salt and roti, a minimal meal that underscores their limited resources.
The footage, filmed from inside the carriage, shows the cramped conditions typical of general compartments, where passengers often travel long distances without guaranteed seating. Observers have pointed to the scene as a stark reminder of the economic challenges faced by many daily commuters.
Since its upload, the video has been widely reshared across platforms, prompting discussions about the affordability of rail travel and the living standards of low‑income families in India. No official comment has been issued by Indian Railways regarding the specific incident.
The footage, filmed from inside the carriage, shows the cramped conditions typical of general compartments, where passengers often travel long distances without guaranteed seating. Observers have pointed to the scene as a stark reminder of the economic challenges faced by many daily commuters.
Since its upload, the video has been widely reshared across platforms, prompting discussions about the affordability of rail travel and the living standards of low‑income families in India. No official comment has been issued by Indian Railways regarding the specific incident.