Leaders of major political parties in Tamil Nadu on Saturday expressed deep condolences to the families of those killed in the train accident in Odisha, and demanded that the rescue and relief efforts be expedited.
AIADMK general secretary and Leader of the Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami said he was deeply saddened by the accident, especially on hearing that many people from Tamil Nadu were affected. He urged the Tamil Nadu government to take all necessary measures to ensure the wellbeing of those injured, and safely bring them back home.
Expressing condolences to the families of the deceased, Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam general secretary T.T.V. Dhinakaran urged Tamil Nadu Ministers and officials visiting Odisha to take necessary action to help Tamil Nadu people affected in the accident.
