Massive rush of migrant workers at Udhna railway station ahead of Diwali, Chhath Puja, Bihar polls October 08, 2025

Surat: Udhna railway station is witnessing a massive rush of passengers traveling to Uttar Pradesh and Bihar ahead of Diwali, Chhath Puja, and the Bihar Assembly elections. Thousands of commuters, mostly migrant workers, are heading to their hometowns, creating scenes where there is barely space to step on the platform.

Amid the scramble for train tickets, children and the elderly were seen panting, yet the station resonated with an air of enthusiasm and anticipation as people prepared to reunite with their families. Surat, a hub of India’s diamond and textile industries, hosts a large migrant workforce. As every year during the festive season, these workers are eager to re

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