Is the bandhgala a colonial legacy? For example, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, when he was Prime Minister, would often wear the bandhgala. When he was President, Ram Nath Kovind seemed to wear a bandhgala most of the time. You could argue the very concept of a single united country called India is a colonial legacy. The truth is what the railways wear is nowhere near as important as the quality of service they provide.

Source: The Telegraph January 18, 2026 00:17 UTC