New Delhi, February 16 After the stampede at New Delhi railway station on Saturday night, Delhi BJP has postponed all political events proposed for Sunday (February 16). The party has taken this decision to express condolences to the people who lost their lives in the stampede.
In a statement issued by Delhi BJP, it has been said that Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, MPs and other senior leaders have postponed all political events proposed for Sunday (February 16). This decision has been taken to mourn the tragic incident and express condolences to the victims.
Along with this, Delhi BJP has made it clear that it will make every possible effort to help the people affected in this incident. The party expressed deep sympathy with the families of the victims and said to support them in every possible way.
Virendra Sachdeva said on Twitter that the unfortunate incident at New Delhi Railway Station has saddened my mind, my deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this accident. I pray to God to grant peace to the departed souls and speedy recovery to the injured. All the injured are being helped, all the officials are helping those who have been affected by this stampede.
Let us tell you that a stampede broke out on platform number 13 and 14 of New Delhi Railway Station late Saturday night when a rumor of cancellation of two trains going to Prayagraj allegedly spread among the passengers. 18 people were confirmed dead in this accident, many people have also been injured in the accident, who are being treated. After the accident, the Railways reduced the pressure of the crowd on the platform by arranging special trains. The Railways has ordered a high-level inquiry into the incident.
Compensation has also been announced for the affected after the stampede. The Indian Railways has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh to the seriously injured passengers and Rs 1 lakh to the minor injured passengers.
