From 2012 to 2019, fare was hiked but that was less in sleeper class and in AC classes it was hiked more which created missives gap between fare of both classes.
If today Railway will hike fare of sleeper class then after also i will support it.
Upgrading...
more... infrastructure can never be a loss of Railway since it will give more earning in future as rented shops and other things. Even for security purpose, it is essential.
Not everyone in India is having same mindset, a common man always want good service with reasonable charges instead of bad services with subsidy.