In the wake of the heart-wrenching rail accident in Odisha, the opposition’s outcry for Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s resignation has intensified. This catastrophic tragedy, involving a triple train collision, has left India mourning the loss of 275 lives and nursing over 1,100 injuries.
BJP Fires Back: Recounts Rail Accidents During Mamata, Nitish and Lalu’s Tenures
In response to the opposition’s demands, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released previously undisclosed data outlining the number of railway mishaps during the tenures of Mamata Banerjee, Nitish Kumar, and Lalu Prasad Yadav. This striking revelation has drawn attention to the legacy of railway incidents under different administrations.
BJP Releases Startling Data: Collision and Casualties during Previous Regimes”
BJP sources have revealed alarming statistics: 54 collisions, 839 derailments, and 1451 deaths during Mamata Banerjee’s term; 79 collisions under Nitish Kumar; and 51 collisions during Lalu Prasad Yadav’s time in the Railway Ministry. This data was made public in the midst of criticism from Banerjee and Yadav, who questioned the incumbent government’s handling of railway safety.
Odisha Train Tragedy: Three-Train Crash Leaves Nation in Shock
This horrifying incident in Balasore, Odisha, saw three trains — Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, and a freight train — involved in a catastrophic chain-collision. The Minister assured the public that both the cause and responsible parties have been identified. Restoration efforts for normal service on the affected line are expected to conclude by Wednesday.
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Different Approaches in Times of Crisis: Modi’s Government vs Past Regimes
BJP sources have compared the approach of the Modi administration with previous governments during times of crisis, highlighting their different strategies and responses. As India mourns yet another tragic rail incident, this incident raises significant questions regarding safety measures and effective crisis management within the nation’s extensive railway network.
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