Forget fake Rajiv Chowk pic, here's the truth about Delhi's tryst with Odd-Even rule

As the real test of odd-even formula in New Delhi began on Monday, videos and pictures went viral on the social media showing a crowded Rajiv Chowk metro station. 

But, as it turns out, the viral video is actually old. However, the people of Delhi did have a harrowing time travelling in the metro on Monday. 

Those who could take their vehicles out on Monday had a smooth ride by not having to face traffic on a working day. 

Also read: Odd-even formula- Delhi metro commuters jostle for space during peak hours

Mukesh Kumar, a resident of Trilokpuri, whose job involves a lot of field work says, "It's been several years that I have been roaming across the city for work and I have got used to seeing chock-a-block traffic. Today, I reached Laxmi nagar from Mehrauli in just 20 minutes. I want Delhi to get rid of traffic in long term too.”

But the metros were unusually crowded and created a havoc for the commuters.

"There was so much crowd at 9 am when I boarded the train from GTB Nagar for office. Even the ladies' coach was crowded and suffocating," said Jyoti Thukral, a daily commuter.

But, social media had a good time trolling the crowd at Rajiv Chowk metro station. Check out a few tweets here:

Huge Crowd at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station. People's hair and beard grown long while waiting to board train pic.twitter.com/xKSIbZllRp

— Joy (@Joydas) January 4, 2016

Metallica performing at Rajiv Chawk Metro station (New Delhi) pic.twitter.com/75Ef55wXwK

— Anurag Verma (@kitAnurag) January 4, 2016

Iss Rajiv Chowk metro ki bheed me do judwe Bhai ek doosre ko dhoondte hue... pic.twitter.com/txzUeWSkS9

— Amit.A (@Amit_smiling) January 4, 2016

Update 5.20 PM: Relaxed atmosphere, people enjoying with free water and free WiFi at Rajiv Chowk. pic.twitter.com/qhIKM1E580

— Rofl Gandhi (@RoflGandhi_) January 4, 2016

Congi troll updating a pic of the crowd outside Rajiv chowk Metro station today: pic.twitter.com/kJnqQ6aE2f

— Gabbbar (@GabbbarSingh) January 4, 2016

AAPtard: Bhakts posting fake pics of Rajiv Chowk! In real, people are enjoying and dancing all over. #OddEven pic.twitter.com/rz0i2GbbDh

— Keh Ke Peheno (@coolfunnytshirt) January 4, 2016

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