‘Railway system failure’: The opposition asks the Center why the arrangement was not made to deal with the large crowd going to Maha -Kumbh – India News – The Times of India

New Delhi: In a heart incident, at least 18 people lost their lives and many people were injured Stampede on Saturday night New Delhi railway stationAccording to reports, after the incident, there was an incident that a crowd of passengers was waiting for boards for Riyagraj, which moved towards 14 and 15 platforms.
The remaining people explained the terrible landscape, saying that a huge crowd at the station caused a stampede with many unconsciousness due to suffocation. Many eyewitnesses, who worked at the station, said they had never seen “such crowds”.
Meanwhile, President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressed condolences with the Union Railway Minister. Ashwini vaishnavCongress President Mallikrajun Kherge And others express their grief over the tragedy.
However, the opposition, including the Congress, confiscated the opportunity to condemn the Center on poor management and demanded immediate disclosure of the identity of the victims who maintained transparency.
‘Stampede distressed,’ says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi surrounded death in a post on X. “Stampede at New Delhi railway station. My views are with all the people who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured should be rapid recovery.
President Murmu expresses sorrow
President Draupadi Murmu expressed deep anguish on the stampede and said, “Deep to know about the loss of life in the stampede at New Delhi railway station.”
Unhappy with unfortunate stampede: Ashwini Vaishnav
Union Railway said, “Ashwini Vaishnav, a deep tragic minister from the unfortunate stampede at New Delhi railway station.
Rajnath Singh says, ‘destructive news from New Delhi railway station.
Defense Minister Rajnath said that he was suffering from death. “Destructive news from New Delhi railway station. I am extremely suffering from loss of life due to stampede on railway platforms. In this hour of grief, my views are with bereaved families. Praying for the speedyness of the injured,” wrote. ,
Adityanath lost life in stampede
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident, called it a “heartbreaker”. In a post on X in Hindi late Saturday night, he said, “The loss of life in the accident at New Delhi railway station is very sad and heartbroken. My condolences are with bereaved families.”
He said, “Praying to Lord Shri Ram to give salvation to the departed souls, to bear the mournful families to bear this huge grief and to recover fast for the injured,” he said.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya called the incident tragic.
Maurya said, “Very sad news has been received about the casualties of many people in the accident at New Delhi railway station. Pray to God to provide early recovery to the injured and place the departed souls in their feet. . Calmness. “
‘Unfortunate and tragic,’ LG VK Saxena says
“An unfortunate incident has taken place at New Delhi railway station. Talked to the Chief Secretary and the Commissioner of Police and asked them to address the situation. CS has been asked to deploy relief personnel. CS & CP is site It is instructed to live and take relief measures.
Acting Delhi Chief Minister Atisi criticized the Center on the matter. “Such an incident involving devotees traveling for Maha Kumbh is very sad. Neither the Central Government nor the Uttar Pradesh government is concerned about the safety of the people. There is no proper arrangement in Prayagraj, nor various various There are adequate transport facilities for devotees coming from the states.
“I urge railway officials to provide assistance to the affected people as soon as possible,” he said.
Congress attack on center
Congress President Mallikrajun Kharge launched a scary attack on the Center demanding transparency in the case.
“We demand that the number of dead and injured be declared as soon as possible and the identity of missing people should also be ensured,” Kharge posted on X.
The Congress chief said, “Our deep condolences to the families of the victims. The injured should be provided with immediate medical treatment.”
“The news of many people who died in a stampede at New Delhi railway station is very sad. The videos coming from the station are very shocking. Efforts by the Narendra Modi government to hide the truth in the case of death at New Delhi railway station. It is extremely shameful and condemnable, “he wrote on X.
Rahul says, ‘Very sad and upset
The Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rai Bareilly MP, Rahul Gandhi said that the stampede is “very tragic and disturbing.”
He said, “The news of many deaths and many injuries due to stampede at New Delhi railway station is very sad and disturbing. I express my deep condolences to grieved families and wish for a fast recovery of the injured,” Said.
In his post, he further stated that the stampede at NDLS throws light on the failure of the railway system and the government’s insensitivity “.
He said, “A large number of devotees should have made better arrangements at the station while traveling to Prayagraj. The government and administration should ensure that no one loses his life due to mismanagement and negligence,” he said.
‘Stampede incident depressed’
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera has taken to X that there is a need for better arrangements to handle the crowd on a large scale.
“The incident of stampede at New Delhi station is sad. Due to the huge incident of Kumbh, better arrangements should be made at New Delhi station. About a dozen people are reported to be injured. Entered the hospital.
“I have deep condolences to grieving families,” Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Wayanad MP, Priyanka Gandhi expressed grief and wrote, “The news of many deaths, including women and children due to the stampede caused by congestion at New Delhi railway station, is very sad. God gave peace to the departed souls. The grieving families Condolences to, and I pray for quick recovery of the injured. “
BSP takes target in center
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati took X and said, “Sad stampede at New Delhi railway station, due to serious negligence from railway officials, has become of many types in the among the crowds among the crowds. .
“My deep condolences to the victims. The government should take action against those responsible people and ensure full support for the affected families,” he said.