On June 12, 2025, an Air India flight crashed near Ahmedabad, killing all 241 passengers and several others after hitting a government medical hostel. Just days earlier, on June 9, a Mumbra train accident left four dead and nine injured as passengers fell from overcrowded coaches.
As the nation mourns for all of the lives lost in these tragedies, a shocking debate has emerged on social media. A viral post revealed the stark contrast in compensation given to the victims of both accidents, and the disparity is troubling.
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While the victims of the air crash may receive up to Rs 1.5 crore, the families of those lost in the railway accident might just receive upto Rs 2 lakh.
These numbers have many raising a pressing question—does a citizen’s mode of transport determine the worth of their life?
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Air travel, often backed by private insurers and global conventions, promises higher payouts. Meanwhile, Railways, a service operated by the government, cites budgetary constraints as the reason for the lower compensation slabs.
Social media users argued how these justifications felt hollow, especially considering the impact of loss remains the same with the disparity now becoming a symbol of a deeper issue: India’s two-tiered response to tragedy.
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As public outrage grows, citizens are urging authorities for reevaluation of policies—not just for balance sheets, but for the basic dignity of every Indian life, regardless of how or where it was lost.
