Rahul Gandhi and Leaders React to Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Train Accident in Uttar Pradesh
New Delhi, July 19: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his deepest condolences over the loss of three lives in the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express accident that occurred in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday.
उत्तरप्रदेश के गोंडा में चंडीगढ़-डिब्रूगढ़ एक्सप्रेस के डिरेल होने से कई यात्रियों की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुखद है। शोकाकुल परिजनों को अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करते हुए घायलों के शीघ्र से शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की आशा करता हूं। कांग्रेस कार्यकर्ताओं से अनुरोध है कि राहत और बचाव…
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 18, 2024
The Leader of Opposition said, “The news of the deaths of many passengers due to the derailment of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, is extremely sad. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. Congress workers are requested to provide all possible assistance in relief and rescue efforts.”
Rahul Gandhi added, “The continuous train accidents are extremely worrying and are the result of the government’s mismanagement and negligence. The discussion with loco pilots a few days ago and the Railway Safety Commissioner’s report on recent train accidents also make this clear. The government should immediately take full responsibility for this and tell the country its strategy for the safety of passengers and the prevention of accidents.”
The train derailed near Gonda station between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway station under the jurisdiction of North Eastern Railway at about 2:37 pm. As many as 4-5 coaches of the Dibrugarh Express train from the front got derailed. After getting the information, the medical team, along with senior officials from the Lucknow division of NER, immediately rushed to the site. Meanwhile, restoration work is underway at the site of the accident where the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed in Gonda.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the injured have been taken to hospital and will be given proper treatment. He also directed the officials to reach the spot immediately and expedite the relief work. “The train accident in Gonda district is extremely sad. District administration officials have been directed to carry out relief and rescue operations on a war footing and to take the injured to the hospital on top priority and provide them with proper treatment. I pray to Lord Shri Ram for the speedy recovery of the injured,” UP CM Yogi Adityanath wrote in a post on X.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed shock and concern over the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express accident. Himanta said, “Shocked to learn about the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh train accident in UP today. I am monitoring the situation closely. No casualties from Assam reported as of now. Teams are on standby for support. We will do our best to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone.”
The Ministry of Railways has announced ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh each to the family of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for grievous injury and Rs 50,000 for minor injuries in the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment. In addition to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) inquiry, a high-level inquiry has been ordered into the rail derailment accident.
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Rahul Gandhi -: Rahul Gandhi is a prominent Indian politician and a member of the Indian National Congress party. He is the son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi.
Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express -: The Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express is a long-distance train in India that travels between Chandigarh, a city in the north, and Dibrugarh, a city in the northeastern state of Assam.
Uttar Pradesh -: Uttar Pradesh is a state in northern India. It is the most populous state in the country and has many important cities like Lucknow and Varanasi.
CM Yogi Adityanath -: Yogi Adityanath is the Chief Minister (CM) of Uttar Pradesh. He is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been in office since 2017.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma -: Himanta Biswa Sarma is the Chief Minister (CM) of Assam, a state in northeastern India. He is also a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Ministry of Railways -: The Ministry of Railways is a part of the Indian government responsible for the country’s rail transport. It oversees the operation and maintenance of the Indian Railways.
compensation -: Compensation is money given to someone to make up for a loss or injury. In this case, it means money given to the families of the victims of the train accident.
high-level inquiry -: A high-level inquiry is a detailed investigation conducted by senior officials to find out the cause of an incident and suggest measures to prevent it in the future.
