At least 18 people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries in a tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on platform numbers 13 and 14 on Saturday night.Rahul Gandhi highlights Railway’s failure
New Delhi Railway Station Stampede:
18 passengers were killed in a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night [february 15,2025]. Among them are 5 children and 11 women. eleven others were injured, while the injured have been admitted to LNJP Hospital for treatment. From Prime Minister Modi to Home Minister, Defense Minister, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi everyone has expressed grief over the incident.
The Indian Railways announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the family of the deceased victims, Rs 2.5 lakh to those who were seriously injured and Rs 1 lakh for those who received minor injuries.
PM Modi ‘Deeply Hurt’ by New Delhi Stampede, Offers Condolences
The Prime Minister is deeply hurt by this incident. He has made a post on his X handle. He has expressed his deep condolences to the relatives of the deceased. “Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede.”
Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 15, 2025
President Murmu Expresses Grief Over Stampede Tragedy
President Murmu expresses deep condolences over the stampede: Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway station. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of those injured.
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Rahul Gandhi Slams Government Over Railway Mismanagement
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi expressed his grief over the incident.
“The news of several people dying and many getting injured due to the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad and distressing. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Mr. Gandhi posted on X in Hindi.
This incident once again highlights the failure of the railways and the insensitivity of the government, Rahul Gandhi said
“Considering the large number of devotees going to Prayagraj, better arrangements should have been made at the station. The government and administration should ensure that no one has to lose their life due to mismanagement and negligence,” he added.
नई दिल्ली रेलवे स्टेशन पर भगदड़ मचने से कई लोगों की मृत्यु और कईयों के घायल होने की ख़बर अत्यंत दुखद और व्यथित करने वाली है।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 16, 2025
शोकाकुल परिवारों के प्रति अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूं और घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की आशा करता हूं।
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Priyanka Gandhi Mourns Loss of Lives, Calls for Accountability
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi in a post on X in hindi says, “The news of the death of many people including women and children in the stampede due to crowd at New Delhi Railway Station is extremely sad.”
“May God grant peace to the departed souls. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured,” she adds.
