Congress Chief Kharge Blames PM Modi for Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express Accident, Demands Rail Safety Upgrades

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:46pm on 18 Jul 2024,Thursday Politics

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment, attributing it to systemic failures in Indian Railways. Two fatalities and over 20 injuries were reported as eight coaches derailed near UP's Gonda. Kharge called for urgent installation of the Kavach anti-collision system nationwide. Rescue operations by NDRF teams are ongoing, with senior officials onsite. Kharge's remarks underscore growing concerns over rail safety following recent accidents under the Modi government.

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