Important To Learn From Such Accidents: Rahul Gandhi Lauds Porters For Saving Lives In NDLS Stampede

New Delhi: Congress leader and the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday, lauded the porters at the New Delhi Railway Station for setting an example of humanity and saving the lives of many passengers in the recent horrific stampede that killed and injured several passengers.

Praising the porters, Gandhi in a post on X said that often it was in the darkest times that the light of humanity shone the brightest. He said during the stampede, the porters set an example of humanity and saved the lives of many passengers.

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Thanking them for their act, Gandhi said it was important to learn from such accidents. He added that they could be prevented by crowd control, the use of modern technology, better infrastructure and strengthening emergency systems.

Gandhi also urged the government to take concrete steps in the direction so that passengers of every class could travel safely.

At least 18 people were killed in the incident which occurred as the New Delhi Railway Station witnessed a surge of passengers waiting to board trains for Prayagraj — where the Maha Kumbh was underway.

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