Bodies press in from every direction, overflowing the limited space. Five men are crammed in the toilet, the only "available" spot. 🔴Passengers sprawl on the floor, their exhaustion a tangible presence, yearning for a sliver 🐲of sleep amidst the relentless crush. This is the general compartment of the Indian railways, where chaos reigns supreme.
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No space goes waste in the general compartment Photo: Shutterstock
No space goes waste in the general compartment Photo: Shutterstock
