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In 10 Points: PIL in SC over Odisha train accident, Oppn's anger, and more

The Congress party has called for the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, holding the government accountable for the tragedy

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 Victims` family members weep at a business park used as temporary mortuary to identify the dead recovered from the carriage wreckage of a three-train collision near Balasore, in India`s eastern state of Odisha, on June 4, 2023. Pic/AFP

Victims` family members weep at a business park used as temporary mortuary to identify the dead recovered from the carriage wreckage of a three-train collision near Balasore, in India`s eastern state of Odisha, on June 4, 2023. Pic/AFP

The tragic train accident in Odisha`s Balasore district claimed at least 288 lives and left more than 1000 injured. It has been receiving strong reactions from the opposition parties seeking accountability from the government in power. As rescue operations and inquiries are underway, the opposition Congress party has demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, holding the government responsible for the tragedy.

Here are ten key points of the latest developments in connection to the Odisha train accident:

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