Bhubaneswar Railway Station's Modern Look Marred by Paan and Gutka Stains

The video shows paan and gutka spit marks across parts of the station, overshadowing its modern appearance. The issue has also raised concerns over the cost of maintaining cleanliness, with Indian Railways spending ₹1,200 crore every year on cleanup.

Viewers have pointed to a lack of civic sense as the core issue and called for measures including bans on gutka, fines for those found spitting and awareness campaigns to discourage the practice.

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Local authorities have also taken enforcement action. In March alone, 581 people were fined a total of Rs 1,17,100 for violations.

East Coast Railway has acknowledged the complaints and taken action in response to the concerns.

The condition highlighted in the video has renewed attention on the challenge of maintaining cleanliness at railway stations, with calls for stronger enforcement and greater public awareness to prevent public spaces from being marred by paan and gutka stains.