There is NO REASON that Vaishnaw should continue as Railway Minister even for a minute : Saket Gokhale
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In a tragic incident, the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed in Uttar Pradesh, resulting in the deaths of at least four passengers and injuries to 20 others. The derailment occurred near Gonda on Thursday, causing a major disruption in railway services and widespread panic among passengers.
According to initial reports, one of the loco pilots of the ill-fated train claimed to have heard a loud explosion just before the accident occurred. The loco pilot, Tribhuvan, reported hearing an explosion-like sound before the bogies of the train derailed. This statement has raised concerns about the possibility of sabotage or a technical fault leading to the derailment. Railway authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident and are considering all possible angles, including mechanical failure and foul play.
The derailment caused eight bogies of the train to veer off the tracks, leading to a chaotic scene with passengers trying to escape from the overturned compartments. Emergency services were promptly dispatched to the scene, with rescue operations continuing for several hours to ensure all passengers were accounted for and to provide medical assistance to the injured.
The injured passengers were rushed to nearby hospitals, where they are receiving treatment. The identities of the deceased have not yet been disclosed, pending notification of their families. The Ministry of Railways has announced ex-gratia compensation of Rs 10 lakhs to the families of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakhs for those with grievous injuries, and Rs 50,000 for those with minor injuries.
In response to the derailment, senior railway officials visited the site to oversee the rescue and relief operations. They assured the public that a thorough investigation would be conducted and that steps would be taken to prevent such incidents in the future. A high-level inquiry has been ordered by the Railways.
Local authorities have also been involved in the rescue efforts, providing support to the affected passengers and ensuring that alternative arrangements are made for those who were stranded due to the derailment.
This incident has once again highlighted the need for stringent safety measures and regular maintenance checks to ensure the safety of passengers traveling by train. The Railways have faced criticism in the past for lapses in safety protocols, and this derailment has intensified calls for improved infrastructure and better safety practices.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging the public to refrain from speculating about the cause of the derailment and to wait for the official findings. The Railways have promised to provide regular updates on the progress of the investigation and on the measures being taken to enhance passenger safety.
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Saket Gokhale MP posted a video of the rail accident on his Twitter account, writing:
“In yet another rail disaster, bogies of the Dibrugarh Express derailed near Gonda railway station in UP this evening.
Literally EVERY week, there’s a railway tragedy & people lose their lives. Everyday there are videos on social media of people struggling in over-crowded trains.
In ANY other functional govt, Rail Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw would’ve been sacked.
It’s mysterious as to why he’s not only kept in charge of the rail ministry but also rewarded with an extra cabinet berth by Modi.
Unless these regular accidents are a part of a secret evil ploy by Modi to sell off railways to private players for peanuts, there is NO REASON that Vaishnaw should continue as Railway Minister even for a minute.
Something is very, very murky.”
