Congress Criticizes Railway Minister Over Jharkhand Train Accident

The Congress criticized Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following a train derailment in Jharkhand that killed two and injured twenty. The incident brings the total number of accidents in June and July to three, costing 17 lives. Congress leaders demand accountability and stringent action to ensure passenger safety.

The Congress lashed out at Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after a train derailment in Jharkhand on Tuesday, which resulted in two fatalities and twenty injuries. The Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed in Seraikela-Kharsawan, marking the third rail accident under Vaishnaw's watch since June, cumulatively costing 17 lives.

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed sorrow over the lives lost and criticized the lack of safety on Indian railways, which was once a dependable mode of transport for the common people. She called for accountability and stringent measures to prevent future accidents.

Other Congress leaders, including Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera, echoed similar sentiments, slamming Vaishnaw's public relations efforts and the government's lack of accountability. They highlighted a series of recent accidents and urged for strict actions to ensure the safety of passengers.