Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central authorities over the Odisha practice accident, stating that ‘Dal mein kuch kaala hai’, we would like the reality to come back out”. Odisha practice accident claimed the lives of 275 individuals and over 1000 injured in Friday’s accident, which is being described as one of many worst within the nation.
“When yesterday he (Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw) was present with me and I mentioned about anti-collision device, why didn’t he open his mouth? ‘Dal mein kuch kaala hai’, we want the truth to come out,” Mamata mentioned whereas responding to a query concerning the interlocking system.
Member of Operation and Business Development, Railway Board Jaya Varma Sinha informed reporters whereas informing concerning the replace on the preliminary findings, “According to the preliminary findings, there has been some issue with the signalling. We are still waiting for the detailed report from the Commissioner of Railway Safety. Only Coromandal Express met with an accident. The train was at a speed of around 128 km/h”.
#WATCH | When yesterday he (Railways minister) was current with me and I discussed about anti-collision machine, why did not he open his mouth? ‘Dal mein kuch kaala hai’, we would like the reality to come back out: WB CM Mamata Banerjee pic.twitter.com/plewf30fK6
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She mentioned attributable to a “signalling interference”, the Coromandel Express met with an accident and its engine and coach crashed right into a items practice laden with iron ore. Continuing her assault on the BJP authorities, Mamata mentioned, “Yesterday both Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan were standing with me but I didn’t say anything. I could have said a lot because I myself have been Railway Minister. Why Coromandel Express and Bengaluru-Howrah Express didn’t have anti-collision devices? The Railways have been left to be sold.”
“Dal mein kuch kaala hai. I want the truth to come out. We are not asking for your resignation. People will give you their resignation at the time of elections. It takes three months to complete an investigation,” Mamata mentioned whereas responding to a query concerning the interlocking system. Continuing her assault on the BJP authorities for 2 totally different statements concerning the cause behind the tragic accident, the West Bengal CM mentioned, “Two types of reports are coming. Internally, they are different.”
“Now tell me how many Central teams visited there and how many human rights commissions will be sent there?” she questioned. Targeting the federal government over the altering loss of life toll, she mentioned, “How come the information given by the Ministry differs so much? The figures have been changing from morning to evening. Daal mein kuch kaala hai.”
Demanding justice for the individuals, she mentioned, “I just want justice for the people. Patients and the families of the deceased should not be harassed. The number should not be suppressed, and they should not hide the reality. The truth should come out.”
The accident involving Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Coromandel Express, and the products practice at Bahanaga Bazar Station within the Balasore district claimed the lives of 275 individuals.. As many as 17 coaches of those two passenger trains had been derailed and severely broken within the accident. The restoration work is underway on the website for the common motion of trains on the route.Â
