Odisha train accident: ‘Railways left to sell’: Mamata Banerjee questions center on anti-collision equipment

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government over the Odisha train accident, saying ‘there is something dark in the dal’, we want the truth to come out. 275 people lost their lives and over 1000 were injured in Friday’s accident, which is being described as one of the worst in the country.

Mamta said, “When he (Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav) was present with me yesterday and I mentioned about the anti-collision device, why did he not open his mouth? ‘Daal mein kuch kaala hai’, we want the truth to come out.” ” He said in response to a question about the interlocking system.

Giving an update on the preliminary findings, Railway Board Member Operations and Business Development Jaya Verma Sinha told reporters, “As per the preliminary findings, there has been some problem with the signalling. We are still waiting for the detailed report. Railway Safety Commissioner. Only the Coromandel Express met with the accident. The train was running at a speed of about 128 km/hr.”

#Watch , When he (Railway Minister) was present with me yesterday and I told about the anti-collision device, why didn’t he open his mouth? There is something black in the pulses, we want the truth to come out: Mamata Banerjee pic.twitter.com/plewf30fK6– ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2023

He said that due to “signal interference”, the Coromandel Express crashed and its engine and coach crashed into a goods train laden with iron ore. Continuing her attack on the BJP government, Mamta said, ‘Yesterday both Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan were standing with me but I did not say anything. I could say a lot because I myself have been the Railway Minister. Why didn’t the Coromandel Express and the Bengaluru-Howrah Express have anti-collision devices? The railways has been left to be sold.”

Mamta said, there is something black in the lentils. 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. Questioning the interlocking system Continuing her attack on the BJP government for two different statements regarding the reason behind the tragic accident, the West Bengal CM said, “There are two types of reports coming in. 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. Hitting out at the government over the changing death toll, he said, “How can there be such a difference in the information given by the ministry? The figures keep changing from morning to evening. Daal mein kuch kaala hai.”
Demanding justice for the people, she said, “I just want justice for the people. The patients and the families of the deceased should not be harassed. The numbers should not be suppressed, and they should not hide the reality. Let the truth come out.” Must come.” ,

275 people lost their lives when the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, Coromandel Express and goods train met at Bahanaga Bazar station in Balasore district. Accident. Restoration work is underway at the site for regular movement of trains on the route.