The tragic incident at New Delhi Railway Station shook the nation to its core. The chaos left 18 dead, raising questions about the responsibility of the system that failed those who set out for the grand Kumbh Mela. In the aftermath, the blame game begins, but who truly holds accountability for the senseless deaths?
Questions flood in. How did such a catastrophic event occur, and who is to blame? What were the underlying mishaps in train announcements that led to confusion on platforms 14, 16, and 12?
The entire country is disheartened by the thought of how a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station could take place. With 18 people losing their lives in this incident, urgent questions arise.
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The Unimaginable Scene Post-Stampede
At around 9:26 PM on Saturday, panic erupted at the New Delhi Station. With crowds arriving as early as 4 PM, many brought children along, anticipating trains from platform 14. As pressure mounted, the platforms became packed beyond capacity. Within an hour, 1,500 general tickets had been sold, turning platforms 13 and 14 into a chaotic sea.
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An Announcement Leads to Panic
When an announcement was made for a new special train at platform 16 from Prayagraj, crowds presumed it was for their return journey. Anticipating this, general ticket holders surged from platform 14 to 16, triggering panic.
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The Overcrowded Foot Over Bridge
On their way to platform 16, crowds packed the foot over bridge, only to find people seated in their path, leading to chaos. In the frenzy, 18 people were tragically killed. From the station to hospitals, officials rushed to secure order, but why does action only follow such devastating events?
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Unanswered Questions
As criticisms rise, why was the system at New Delhi Station caught off-guard by the massive crowds, especially during the Kumbh Mela season? Investigations have been ordered by the Railways, but the core issues cry for answers.
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Railways Orders Comprehensive Inquiry
In light of the magnitude of the tragedy, a high-level inquiry has been initiated. However, did prior negligence and mismanagement by the railway system contribute implicitly?
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Neglected Crowd Management
Why was the potential for chaos overlooked even as the crowd swelled on subsequent weekends? Was New Delhi's capacity and control room management adequate to prevent such tragedies?
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Opposition Blames Government's Oversight
The opposition quickly pointed fingers at the government and Railways for the disaster. Former Railway Minister Lalu Yadav called out Railway negligence, while Rahul Gandhi criticized the administration's insensitivity. Former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav lambasted the authorities, urging them not to hide the truth.
