Is IRCTC’s Tatkal System Rigged? Majority Struggle To Get Tickets In Under A Minute.

[ 02/06/2025 04:05 ] Read on news18.com

Report Overview: The article presents a critical view of the Tatkal ticket booking system, highlighting passenger frustrations and potential issues with the system. However, it includes several manipulations such as sensationalism, unsubstantiated claims, and biased language, which affect its objectivity.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Passengers (70)

Indian Railways (60)

Sides Representation Balance

Favored Side

Passengers

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Sensationalism

Exaggerating or sensationalizing aspects of the story to provoke public interest or excitement.

The headline 'Is IRCTC’s Tatkal System Rigged?' suggests a conspiracy without providing concrete evidence.

Use a more neutral headline such as 'Challenges in Booking Tatkal Tickets: Passenger Experiences and Concerns'.

Unsubstantiated claims

Making claims without providing evidence or support.

The article states that 'many passengers believe that agents are able to book Tatkal tickets faster, possibly using special software or insider help' without providing evidence.

Include data or official statements to support claims about agents using special software or insider help.

Biased language

Using language that unfairly favors one side over another.

Phrases like 'the current system leaves many passengers frustrated, waitlisted, or out of pocket' imply a negative bias towards the Indian Railways without presenting their perspective.

Include statements or responses from Indian Railways to provide a balanced view.

Cherry-picking data

Selecting data that supports a particular view while ignoring data that may contradict it.

The article highlights survey results that show passenger dissatisfaction but does not mention any positive feedback or improvements made by Indian Railways.

Present a more balanced view by including any positive feedback or improvements made by Indian Railways.

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