Indian Railways spends nearly ₹1,200 crore every year just to clean gutkha and pan stains from trains and stations.

What should go into better services and infrastructure is instead spent fighting spit marks.

Huge amounts of water and manpower are wasted cleaning up after habitual spitters, turning a basic cleanliness issue into a recurring national expense.

A few enjoy the habit. Millions of taxpayers end up paying the price.

This isn’t just about hygiene anymore - it’s a clear case for stricter enforcement and stronger public awareness.