Patna Metro Stations Defaced with Gutka Stains Days After Inauguration: A Growing Concern for Civic Responsibility

Oct 10, 2025 05:58 pm CST

Just days after Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated Patna's new metro line, video footage has emerged showing stations already defaced by red gutka stains. The incident has sparked widespread outrage online, with citizens calling for strict penalties against those responsible for vandalizing the newly established public infrastructure. This situation highlights ongoing challenges in maintaining cleanliness in public spaces and raises questions about civic responsibility as Bihar develops its urban transportation network.