Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “It’s a big tragic accident. Railway, NDRF, SDRF, and State govt are conducting the rescue operation. Best possible healthcare facilities will be provided. Compensation was announced. A high-level committee has been formed to inquire about it.
It is too early to comment on how the accident happened. It cannot be said if it was negligence yet. For now, the focus should be on rescue and healthcare for the injured. The event should not be politicized.
Human emotions should be our priority,” said the Minister.
The DMK canceled all events scheduled today for the birth centenary of former CM M Karunanidhi in Tamil Nadu, to mourn the lives lost in the Balasore Train Accident. Only CM MK Stalin would pay tribute to Kalaignar Statue and Kalaignar Memorial, the rest of all public meetings and events are canceled, DMK officials said.
In view of the tragic rail accident at Bahanaga, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik ordered state mourning for a day. Consequently, no state celebration shall be held on June 3 throughout the state.
BJP National President JP Nadda declared all programmes, including those celebrating the completion of 9 years of central government, will stand postponed in view of the accident.
His tweet posted in Hindi roughly translates to – “The horrific train accident that took place in Balasore, is extremely sad and heart-wrenching. I am deeply saddened by this heartbreaking incident.
