A recent India News survey conducted on September 9, 2024, sheds light on public opinion surrounding the Kanpur train accident involving the Kalindi Express. The survey, with a sample size of 160, reveals that 54% of respondents believe the accident was a result of a terrorist conspiracy, while 46% attribute it to negligence.
When asked who could be behind the alleged conspiracy, 37% pointed to terrorist organizations, with 25% suspecting Pakistan’s ISI. Additionally, 50% of respondents supported Railway Minister Giriraj Singh’s controversial statement linking the rising train accidents to “Train Jihad,” while 42% disagreed with the term.
Amid growing concerns over railway safety, 46% of participants called for enhanced security on trains, and 39% urged for stricter patrols at railway stations. The survey highlights the public’s demand for robust safety measures in the face of increasing threats to train operations, reflecting heightened apprehensions about the potential of terrorist involvement.
Here’s the Survey:
Q-1: Who do you think is behind the conspiracy to derail the Kalindi Express in Kanpur?
Q-2: Was the recent train accident a mere accident or a terrorist conspiracy?
Q-3: What is your opinion on Railway Minister Giriraj Singh calling the increasing train accidents a result of “Train Jihad”?
Q-4: What steps should be taken in light of the growing terrorist threats to trains?