Opposition Targets Government Over Bengal Train Accident, Minister Responds
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From former railway ministers Lalu Yadav and Mamata Banerjee to various leaders in the Congress and Sharad Pawar's NCP, social media platforms have been full of angry accusations
The Bengal train accident that took place this morning, heralded the return of a wrathful Opposition, fresh from its massively improved performance in the recently concluded general election. From former railway ministers Lalu Yadav and Mamata Banerjee to various leaders in the Congress and Sharad Pawar's NCP, social media platforms have been full of angry accusations, demanding that the government take responsibility for the deaths of nine people and injuries to 50 others. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tried to stem the tide, saying this is "not the time for politics". मोदी सरकार में हुए बड़े रेल हादसे 👇26 मई, 2014गोरखधाम एक्सप्रेस25 लोगों की मौत50 से ज्यादा घायल20 नवंबर, 2016इंदौर-पटना एक्सप्रेस150 लोगों की मौत150 से ज्यादा लोग घायल23 अगस्त, 2017कैफियत एक्सप्रेस70 लोग घायल18 अगस्त, 2017पुरी-हरिद्वार उत्कल एक्सप्रेस23 लोगों…
Three coaches of Kolkata-bound Kanchanjunga Express derailed early this morning when a goods train slammed it from behind near Rangapani station, close to New Jalpaiguri. The casualties would have been higher had the parcel coach and the guard's coach not been at the rear.
In the afternoon, Mr Vaishnaw reached the spot. "Rescue operation is over, our focus in now on restoration. This is not the time for politics," he said, responding to questions on Opposition criticism.
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