Fact-checker Mohammed Zubair shared the video while tagging the Railway Minister and raised concerns regarding safety issues associated with conducting such activities inside a moving train. He questioned the presence of loose liquids and containers inside the coach during travel, citing possible risks caused by movement.
Hello @AshwiniVaishnaw, was this approved by @RailMinIndia? If so, What is the procedure? pic.twitter.com/9VUJP53lJQ
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) July 12, 2026
Unverified claims circulating online have linked the individuals involved in the ceremony to the staff of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. However, no official confirmation regarding these claims has been provided.
The incident has also led to comparisons on social media with earlier controversies involving religious activities in shared public spaces and a recent unauthorized honeymoon arrangement inside a railway facility. Critics have questioned whether different standards are being applied in different situations.
Supporters of the activity have argued that the saloon coach was a privately chartered facility and not a public passenger area. They stated that passengers using such exclusive services are allowed greater privacy and that activities conducted within the private coach do not interfere with general railway operations.
The controversy has brought renewed attention to the regulations governing the use of Indian Railways’ premium private charter services, with discussions focusing on maintaining safety standards while respecting the rights of passengers using exclusive facilities.
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