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Human Life Worth Less Than Coal: Bhupesh Baghel Slams Govt Over Tragic Rail Mishap

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has strongly criticized the government following the tragic Bilaspur train accident. He accused authorities of prioritizing coal transportation over passenger safety, stating human life has become cheaper than coal. Congress leader TS Singh Deo joined the criticism, calling for the Railway Minister's resignation due to extreme negligence. The collision between a MEMU train and goods train has claimed eight lives and left several injured amid ongoing rescue operations.

Key Points: Baghel Slams Govt Over Bilaspur Train Accident Coal Transport

  • Baghel alleges government prioritizes coal transport over passenger safety
  • Congress demands Railway Minister's resignation on moral grounds
  • MEMU train collision with goods train kills eight, injures 16
  • TS Singh Deo describes incident as result of extreme negligence
  • Chhattisgarh CM orders immediate rescue and relief operations
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Value of human life has become less than coal: Bhupesh Baghel slams govt over rail mishap

Former CM Bhupesh Baghel criticizes government priorities after Bilaspur train accident that killed 8, alleging coal transport valued over human safety.

"Today, the value of a human life has become even less than coal. - Bhupesh Baghel"

Raipur, November 5

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday termed the Bilaspur train accident "very tragic," alleging that the government was more focused on transporting coal than ensuring public safety.

Baghel said, "The train accident that happened in Bilaspur is very tragic. The government is only busy transporting coal. Because of this, the citizens here are dying. Today, the value of a human life has become even less than coal."

Meanwhile, Congress leader TS Singh Deo described the Bilaspur train accident as a result of "extreme negligence," saying that the Railway Minister should step down on moral grounds.

Speaking to ANI, Singh Deo said, "A very tragic accident has occurred in Bilaspur. Reports indicate that at least six people have died and several others have been injured. Such an incident happening there is a matter of extreme negligence."

He added, "Continuous reports come from different regions of the country about accidents in the railway department, and people keep dying in these accidents."

Sing Deo extended condolences to the families of those killed in the incident and demanding the resignation of Railway Minister on "moral grounds."

"We express our condolences to those who lost their lives in the Bilaspur accident and offer solace to their families. The Railway Minister should now resign on moral grounds. This laxity is the reason such an accident could happen," he said.

The train accident in Bilaspur district killed eight people and seriously injured at least 16 people. The accident occurred when a local MEMU train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur railway station.

Bilaspur District Collector (DC) Sanjay Agrawal told ANI that the accident occurred when the last bogie and first bogie of a local train and a goods train, respectively, collided near Bilaspur.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed deep sorrow and stated that the District Collector of Bilaspur has been instructed to provide all possible assistance to accident victims. He added that the emergency rescue teams remain in action, engaging in rescue efforts.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Railway accidents are becoming too frequent in our country. The minister should take responsibility and resign. Safety should be the top priority, not just coal transportation.
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Arjun K
While I agree safety is important, let's not make this political. The rescue teams are doing their best. Instead of blame games, we need concrete safety measures and better infrastructure.
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Sarah B
As someone who travels by train regularly, this is terrifying. We need immediate safety audits across all railway zones. Human lives matter more than any cargo.
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Vikram M
Coal is important for our economy, but not at the cost of lives. The railway ministry needs to balance both - ensure coal reaches industries while keeping passengers safe. This accident was preventable.
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Kavya N
Deeply saddened by this news. Hope the injured recover soon. The government must provide adequate compensation to the victims' families and ensure such tragedies don't repeat. 🙏

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