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NEW DELHI, JUNE 3, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Odisha and reviewed the rescue and relief efforts underway after the tragic train accident in Balasore. He visited the railway accident site and the hospital where the injured are undertaking treatment.
The Prime Minister said that people from various states who were travelling in the trains have been impacted by this monumental tragedy. While talking about the tragic loss of lives, Modi said that no stone will be left unturned to provide all possible medical help to those injured. He said that the government stands with the bereaved family members who have lost their loved ones.
The Prime Minister said that instructions have been given to ensure proper and speedy investigation of the tragedy, and to take prompt and stringent action against those found guilty.
He commended the efforts of the Odisha government, local administration and of the local people, especially youth, who worked through the night to assist ongoing efforts. He also lauded the local citizens who turned up in large numbers for blood donation, to help those injured.
He said that Railways is working to provide rescue and relief, as well as to ensure quick restoration of rail tracks.
Interacting with the local authorities, personnel from the disaster relief forces and railways officials, the Prime Minister emphasised on ‘whole of government’ approach to mitigate the tragedy.
Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also visited the accident site and reviewed the rescue and relief operations.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan are camping at the site and monitoring the situation.
