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PM Modi expressed deep sorrow over the tragic bus accident involving Kanwariyas in Deoghar. The incident claimed multiple lives during the sacred Shravan month pilgrimage. Jharkhand CM Soren assured relief efforts while BJP MP Dubey disputed the official death toll. The annual Kanwar Yatra sees devotees undertaking rigorous journeys to offer holy water at Shiva temples.

Key Points: PM Modi Mourns Kanwariyas Killed in Deoghar Bus Accident

  • Modi offers condolences to families of deceased Kanwariyas
  • Conflicting death toll reports from officials and BJP MP
  • CM Soren assures medical aid for injured
  • Annual Kanwar Yatra sees fatal accident during Shravan month
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PM Modi condoles death of Kanwariyas in Deoghar road accident

PM Modi expresses grief over Kanwar Yatra tragedy in Jharkhand, prays for the injured as death toll sparks conflicting reports.

"The road accident that occurred in Deoghar, Jharkhand, is extremely tragic. - PMO India"

New Delhi, July 29

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday condoled the death of atleast 5 people in a road accident in Jharkhand's Deoghar, expressing his condolences to the families of the deceased and praying for the speedy recovery of the injured, the Prime Minister's Office said on Tuesday.

"The road accident that occurred in Deoghar, Jharkhand, is extremely tragic. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the devotees who lost their lives in this incident. May God grant them the strength to bear this pain. Along with this, I pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured," the Prime Minister's Office posted on X.

https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/1950058544176517618

At least five devotees undertaking the Kanwar Yatra were killed and several others injured after a bus carrying them collided with a truck in Deoghar district of Jharkhand on Tuesday, police said.

According to Santhal Pargana Zonal Inspector General (IG) S K Sinha, the incident took place early this morning."Five Kanwariyas have died in a road accident as their bus collided with a truck. Several others are injured," Sinha told ANI.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren expressed his grief and assured support to the injured.

"This morning, extremely sad news was received about the death of devotees travelling in a bus accident near Jamunia Chowk in the Mohanpur block of Deoghar. The district administration is providing relief and rescue operations along with medical facilities for the injured," Soren posted on X

However, Deoghar's Member of Parliament, and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nishikant Dubey claimed that at least 18 people had lost their lives.

"In my Lok Sabha constituency of Deoghar, during the Kanwar Yatra in the month of Shravan, 18 devotees lost their lives due to a bus and truck accident. May Baba Baidyanath Ji grant strength to their families to bear this grief," Dubey wrote on X.

The Kanwar Yatra began on July 10. During this annual pilgrimage, devotees, known as Kanwariyas, collect holy water from rivers and walk long distances to offer it at Lord Shiva temples. Many observe fasts and perform rituals as part of their devotion.

This year, the month of Sawan started on July 11 and will end on August 9.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Why is there such discrepancy in the death toll numbers? First 5, then 18? Authorities should give accurate information to avoid confusion during such sensitive times. Proper investigation needed into the accident cause too.
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Ananya R
Om Shanti 🙏 Every year we hear about accidents during Kanwar Yatra. Maybe the government should arrange special buses with better safety features for devotees? These are our brothers and sisters showing such devotion - their safety matters too.
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Vikram M
The Kanwar Yatra route needs better infrastructure - wider roads, proper lighting and emergency services. This is not the first accident and won't be the last unless serious measures are taken. Jai Bholenath!
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Priya S
So heartbreaking 💔 These devotees leave their families to undertake this difficult journey with pure devotion, only to meet such fate. The truck drivers on these routes need better training and stricter rules during pilgrimage seasons.
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Karthik V
While condolences are important, we need action. Every year same story - accidents, deaths, then forget till next year. Where are the safety audits? Where are the traffic management plans? Enough of just "prayers" - we need practical solutions!

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