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Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore expressed deep sorrow over the tragic bus accident in Jaisalmer that claimed multiple lives. He described the incident as not just an accident but a devastating calamity for numerous families. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma promptly directed officials to accelerate rescue and relief operations. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, three pilgrims lost their lives in a road accident near Katra while returning from the Vaishno Devi shrine.

Key Points: Rajasthan BJP Chief Madan Rathore Condoles Jaisalmer Bus Fire

  • Madan Rathore describes Jaisalmer bus fire as extremely painful and unbearable tragedy
  • Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma immediately ordered expedited rescue operations
  • State government promises all necessary assistance to victims and their families
  • Separate Katra accident claims three pilgrims returning from Vaishno Devi shrine
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Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore expresses condolences over Jaisalmer bus accident

BJP Rajasthan President expresses grief over Jaisalmer bus accident, calls incident devastating for families. CM Bhajanlal Sharma directs immediate relief efforts.

"The incident is not merely an accident but a calamity that has devastated many families - Madan Rathore"

Jaipur, October 14,

BJP Rajasthan President Madan Rathore expressed condolences over the death of people in a bus accident in Jaisalmer, where a private bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire.

Extending condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and those injured in the tragic accident, Rathore said the incident is extremely painful and unbearable.

He said that the incident is not merely an accident but a calamity that has devastated many families. He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and said that he prays to God to grant peace to the departed souls.

He further added that Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma immediately directed officials to expedite rescue and relief efforts and assured that the state government would provide all necessary assistance to the victims and their families.

Rathore stated that the Chief Minister, Bhajanlal Sharma, showed sensitivity by immediately directing the concerned officials to expedite rescue and relief operations. He assured that the government stands firmly with the victims and their families during this difficult time.

Earlier in the day, in a separate incident, three pilgrims lost their lives in a road accident near Katra when an auto-rickshaw carrying the pilgrims collided head-on with a bus coming from the opposite direction.

The deceased were pilgrims who had visited the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and were returning to Katra from the Serli Helipad. The collision was severe, resulting in the instant death of all three passengers in the auto-rickshaw, said SDPO Katra Bhisham Dubey.

Police and rescue teams rushed to the spot immediately after the incident. The bodies have been shifted to a nearby hospital for postmortem, and an investigation into the cause of the accident has been initiated.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While it's good that political leaders are expressing condolences, we need concrete action on road safety. These accidents keep happening every month. When will we see real improvements in vehicle safety standards and road conditions?
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Arjun K
Om Shanti 🙏 The Jaisalmer-Jodhpur route is used by so many tourists and locals. This is really worrying. Hope the injured recover soon and the families get the support they need.
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Sarah B
Two tragic accidents in one day - the bus fire in Rajasthan and the pilgrim accident near Katra. This is devastating. As someone who frequently travels on Indian roads, I wish there was more focus on preventive measures rather than just relief after accidents.
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Vikram M
The quick response from CM Bhajanlal Sharma is appreciated. In such difficult times, immediate government support makes a huge difference for the affected families. Hope the compensation reaches them without delays.
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Kavya N
So sad to hear about the pilgrims returning from Vaishno Devi. They completed their spiritual journey only to meet with such tragedy. May their souls attain moksha. The government should seriously look into improving road safety measures across all states.

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