LS passes Railways Modification Invoice, Vaishnaw says not privatisation transfer
The federal government on Wednesday asserted that the Railways Modification Invoice is not going to result in the privatisation of the nationwide service and alleged {that a} “pretend narrative” is being propagated by some Opposition members concerning this.
The Lok Sabha handed the Railways (Modification) Invoice 2024, by voice vote on Wednesday after a debate, which couldn’t be held earlier owing to frequent disruptions of Home proceedings over the last week.
Responding to the talk on the invoice, railway minister Ashiwni Vaishnaw focused the Opposition, saying their “pretend narrative” concerning railways will fall flat identical to the one concerning the Structure failed.
“A couple of members have mentioned the Invoice will result in privatisation of the railways, an try has been made to set a pretend narrative. I need to enchantment to them with all sincerity not to do that, their one pretend narrative concerning the Structure has already failed,” Vaishnaw mentioned.
The Railways (Modification) Invoice 2024 which seeks to reinforce the functioning and independence of the Railway Board was launched within the Lok Sabha in the course of the earlier Parliament session.
With the inclusion of the Railway Board underneath the 1989 Railway Act, the appointment, {qualifications}, tenure and standards for the chairperson and members of the board would be the accountability of the Central authorities.
