Kanchanjunga Accident: Vande Bharat comes under fire, Oppn demands Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: The collision between the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train near New Jalpaiguri has resulted in at least 15 deaths. Occurring around 9 am, the incident is attributed to a possible signal disregard by the goods train. Amid the tragedy, Vande Bharat and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw trended on social media, with opposition leaders criticizing the government for prioritizing the Vande Bharat trains over rail safety. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.