Mallikarjun Kharge, in his four-page letter, asked PM Modi why the "grave red flags" were ignored and questioned the Centre's commitment to fill the vacant posts in the Railways.
Odisha Train Accident Update: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that for now, the focus is on rescue after the collision of Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express and Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express derailed.
Chief minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep condolences and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and free treatment for the injured.