Balasore train accident: Tamil Nadu ministers meet Odisha CM, assured all support

Bhubaneswar: Tamil Nadu youth welfare and sports Minister Udaynidhi Stalin and transport Minister SS Sivasankar met Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today at Naveen Niwas, following the tragic train accident that took place on Friday near Bahanaga Bazaar railway station in Balasore of Odisha.

The two Ministers along with a team of senior officials were in Odisha to take stock of the situation, especially the passengers from Tamil Nadu.

Chief Minister Patnaik assured them that all possible care is being taken for the treatment of the injured. “Family members of the injured or dead persons have been provided with all help,” the CM said.

Minister Stalin appreciated the efforts of Odisha government as well as the local administration in the rescue and treatment of injured people. He thanked the CM for the quick response of the Odisha Govt.

Stalin also said that Tamil Nadu government is ready to provide any support that is needed.

5T Secretary VK Pandian was present during the discussion.