Cong seeks Goyal's resignation over Mumbai bridge collapse

March 14, 2019 23:41

The Congress on Thursday held the Bharatiya Janata Party-led central and state governments responsible for the Mumbai bridge collapse, which has killed at least five people, saying they are 'criminally culpable' of inaction and also demanded the ouster of Railway Minister Piyush Goyal.

Congress president Rahul Gandhi offered condolences to the families of those killed in the incident and prayed for speedy recovery to the injured.

"I am saddened on hearing the news of the Mumbai foot overbridge collapse. I express my heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have died. I pray that injured get relief soon," he said in a Facebook post in Hindi.

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said he was deeply saddened to learn about the Mumbai bridge collapse where several people are still reportedly trapped under the debris.

'Modi government and Maharashtra government are criminally culpable for inaction leading to repeat tragedies - 29/9/2017 - Elphistone Stampede. 3/7/2018 -- Andheri Bridge Collapse.

'Railway minister's tall claims of audit have failed time and again. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal must resign or be sacked,' he said on Twitter.

He offered condolences to the families of the victims and expressed hope that the administration will take swift action and provide urgent medical help to the injured. -- PTI

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