I don’t think there is a single soul who can deny and undermine the efforts of Suresh Prabhu as the Railway minister of India. While politicians hardly enjoy a clean reputation, Suresh Prabhu’s tenure is full of examples that state otherwise.
I’m talking about his tenure because Suresh Prabhu has reportedly quit after taking ‘full responsibility’ for the derailment of Utkal Express and Kaifiyat Express which happened in a gap of just five days.
The minister has hinted so in a series of tweets.
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In less than three years as Minister, I have devoted my blood and sweat for the betterment of the Railways (1/5)
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 23, 2017
2.
Undr leadership of PM, tried 2 overcome decades of neglect thru systemic reforms in all areas leading 2 unprecedented investment& milestones
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 23, 2017
3.
New India envisioned by PM deserves a Rlys which is efficient and modern. I promise that is the path, on which Rlys is progressing now (3/5)
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 23, 2017
4.
I am extremely pained by the unfortunate accidents, injuries to passengers and loss of precious lives. It has caused me deep anguish (4/5)
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 23, 2017
He even said that he has met with PM Narendra Modi who has, in turn, asked him to ‘wait’ before he actually quits.Â
I met the Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi taking full moral responsibility. Hon’ble PM has asked me to wait. (5/5)
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 23, 2017
Even then he has assured that steady and quick measures are being taken to minimise the loss of life and property.Â
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A dumper hit the locomotive of the Kaifiyat Express,resulting in derailment of coaches 1/ https://t.co/8EgmiW0gMO
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 23, 2017
2.
Some passengers have received Injuries and have been shifted to nearby hospitals.I am personally monitoring situation,rescue operations 2/
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 23, 2017
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Have directed senior officers to reach the site immediately 3/
— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) August 23, 2017
This news comes after Railway Board Chairman AK Mittal on Wednesday resigned from his post. Now, whether it will result in fruition or not, only time will tell.
Meanwhile, the news of Suresh Prabhu hanging his boots has left us in shock.