Twitter Reactions: Political leaders express grief over Aurangabad train accident

Indian political leaders on Friday expressed grief over the death of 16 migrant workers, who were run over early this morning by a goods train in Maharashtra's Aurangabad.

The mishap occurred early today in the Nanded Division of South Central Railway in Karmad police station area of the Aurangabad district.As per Railways officials, the migrant labourers hailed from Madhya Pradesh and were walking home from Maharashtra's Jalna and after walking for about 36 km, they had stopped to take rest when they fell asleep.

Extremely anguished by the loss of lives due to the rail accident in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Have spoken to Railway Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and he is closely monitoring the situation. All possible assistance required is being provided.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 8, 2020

Extremely saddened & shocked to know about the #Aurangabad rail accident where migrant labourers lost their lives.
My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones.

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) May 8, 2020

#Aurangabad train accident is a complete failure of Modi Govt. & @RailMinIndia officials.
For last 2-3 days, we are trying to speak to Railways officials to get a clear idea about the schedule, tickets of special trains for labourers but they could not give satisfactory answers.

— Satyajeet Tambe (@satyajeettambe) May 8, 2020

Pained beyond words at the loss of lives due to a rail accident in Maharashtra. I have spoken to Railway Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, concerned authorities in the central govt and railway administration to ensure all possible assistance. My condolences with the bereaved families.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 8, 2020

The Rail accident in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district is extremely tragic and unfortunate. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this accident.I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 8, 2020

Deeply Saddened to hear to about the demise of 14 Migrant workers in Aurangabad early this morning in a Train Accident. My Heartfelt Condolences 🙏

— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) May 8, 2020