The Polit Bureau of the CPI(M) expresses its deep concern at the
spate of railway accidents occurring in the country. The latest
accident on May 31 is that of the Howrah-Dehradun Express that derailed
in Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh. Five persons were killed and
several injured. The Polit Bureau conveys its heartfelt condolences to
the families of those who lost their lives.
Just nine days before, there was another major accident when the
Hampi Express rammed into a goods train killing 25 passengers and
injuring 55 persons on May 22. Prior to this, on May 6, the
Ferozpur-Punjab Mail drawn from Mumbai had a derailment of six coaches
in Rohtak in which 29 persons were injured.
The responsibility for this shocking state of affairs in the railways
lies with the Railway Minister Mukul Roy. He seems more pre-occupied
with the Trinamul Congress affairs and assignments in West Bengal.
The talk of sabotage by the Railway Minister and Ms. Mamata Banerjee
cannot hide the fact that the railways are in a poor state with
elementary safety standards being neglected.
The Prime Minister should not ignore the dereliction of duty by the Railway Minister and remain a hapless spectator.
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