Utkal train trage: Modi asks Prabhu to wait as Cong demands his resignation
The Congress on Monday
demanded Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's resignation
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NEWS : Amidst Opposition's demand
for his stepping down from the position of Union Railway Minister over
derailment of the Puri-Haridwar Kalinga Utkal Express, Suresh
Prabhu on Wednesday informed that though he takes moral responsibility of
the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked him to wait.
Prabhu took to his
Twitter handle to post a thread, where he says, "In less than three years
as Minister, I have devoted my blood and sweat for the betterment of the
Railways. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I tried to
overcome decades of neglect through systemic reforms in all areas, leading to
unprecedented investment and milestones."
"New India,
envisioned by Prime Minister Modi, deserves Railways, which is efficient and
modern. I promise that is the path on which Railways is progressing now,"
he further said.
Adding, "I am
extremely pained by the unfortunate accidents, injuries to the passengers and
loss of precious lives. It has caused me deep anguish. I met Hon'ble Prime
Minister Narendra Modi, taking full moral responsibility. He has asked me to
wait."
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