Fact Check: Did A Candidate Die Inside Train Amid Exam Chaos? Railways Clarify On Patliputra Station Video

A video claiming a candidate died inside a crowded train from Patliputra Station in Bihar amid exam day chaos is going viral on social media. Opposition parties seized this opportunity to launch a scathing attack on the government, alleging that while special trains are arranged during elections, students travelling to examination centres are left to cope with overcrowding, suffocation and inadequate facilities.

Sharing the video on X, Rahul Gandhi, criticised the Central Government for the conditions students face while travelling for examinations. ''This video shook me to my core. These are the helpless youth of that India-whose government squanders billions upon billions on its billionaire cronies, yet can't even provide its own students with a safe journey. At election time, this very government pulls out all the stops to arrange entire trains. But for students heading to exams, what's in store is-crowds, suffocation, and utter helplessness. What greater proof could there be that the Modi government has no intention of even listening to the students' cries. But I promise you this-we will carry this voice to those deaf ears. Every student will get their due, their justice. June 17, Kota. This echo will now turn into a battle cry,'' he wrote on X.

However, the East Central Railway (ECR) denied claims linked to a viral video that purportedly shows a youth dying in an overcrowded train while on his way to a recruitment examination in Bihar. Reacting to a video shared by Rahul Gandhi on X, the railway zone said no official information had been received confirming the alleged death.

इस वीडियो ने मुझे झकझोर दिया।

ये उस भारत के लाचार युवा हैं - जिसकी सरकार अपने अरबपति दोस्तों पर लाखों करोड़ लुटा देती है, पर अपने ही छात्रों को एक सुरक्षित सफ़र तक नहीं दे सकती।

चुनाव के वक़्त यही सरकार पूरी-पूरी ट्रेनों का इंतज़ाम कर लेती है। और परीक्षा देने जा रहे छात्रों के… https://t.co/v5uF4l7bOV

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 15, 2026

The ECR said the incident shown in the viral video did not occur at Patliputra Railway Station and cautioned against spreading unverified claims.

"The aforementioned incident is not from Patliputra Station. It should also be clearly stated that there is no information from any source related to the death of any individual. Please do not spread any such rumors or confusion. Based on the physical activities and condition of the person appearing in the video, at first glance, it appears that the said individual may possibly be affected by some medical issue or fatigue-induced unwellness," the railway zone said in its response.

Videos circulating on social media showed co-passengers trying to assist the youth after he reportedly fell ill inside the overcrowded coach. The incident coincided with scenes of heavy congestion at Patna Junction and several other railway stations across Bihar, where thousands of candidates travelling for the recruitment examination struggled to board packed trains.

निशब्द हूँ

ट्रेन की एक भरी बोगी में इस देश के एक युवा ने तड़प तड़प के दम तोड़ दिया

यह सच कैसे स्वीकारा जाए - यह कितना भयावह है

इतना बेबस तो मेरा देश कभी नहीं था pic.twitter.com/XKYVuvXl9I

— Supriya Shrinate (@SupriyaShrinate) June 15, 2026

Many aspirants complained of overcrowding, train delays, cancellations and inadequate travel arrangements. Several candidates also urged the authorities to operate additional special trains during large-scale recruitment and competitive examinations.

East Central Railway Announces Special Exam Trains

Amid concerns over overcrowded trains and mounting criticism from candidates, the East Central Railway (ECR) announced that it would run multiple special trains on Tuesday and Wednesday for aspirants appearing in the Police Recruitment Examination.

According to the railway authorities, the special services have been introduced to ensure smoother and more convenient travel for candidates heading to examination centres across Bihar and adjoining regions. Aspirants have been advised to make use of the special trains and plan their journeys in advance to avoid last-minute inconvenience.