CM and Gujarat BJP cancel events in wake of Balasore train tragedy

June 03, 2023
CM and Gujarat BJP cancel events in wake of Balasore train tragedy

Gandhinagar: In response to the Balasore train accident in Odisha, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have made the decision to cancel their public engagements on Saturday.

Cancelling his public events, CM Bhupendra Patel tweeted, “The train accident in Balasore, Odisha, is very heartbreaking. My condolences go out to the bereaved families in this hour of grief. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured. In view of this tragedy, I have postponed all my public programmes today, including the programme planned today to mark the completion of nine years of the central government. May God rest the souls of those who lost their lives in this tragedy. Om Shanti”

Informing about the postponement of the party events, Gujarat BJP Chief C. R. Patil also tweeted, “The train accident that occurred yesterday evening in Balasore, Odisha, is very sad. Due to this tragedy, the central government has postponed the nine-year anniversary programmes and all other programmes of the Bharatiya Janata Party for today. I pray that God gives strength to the bereaved families to bear this pain and peace to the bereaved. Om Shanti.”

The tragic incident on Friday night involved the derailment and collision of two passenger trains and one freight train. The accident has left 261 dead, and nearly 100 people are injured and getting treatment.

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