Politicians Express Grief On The Kanchenjunga Express accident

President of India The news of the loss of lives due to a train accident in Darjeeling, West Bengal is deeply distressing. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured 

Narendra Modi  The railway accident in West Bengal is saddening. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. Spoke to officials and took stock of the situation

Vice-President of India The loss of lives in a train accident in Darjeeling, West Bengal is truly distressing. I extend my sincere condolences to the bereaved families, and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Mamata Banerjee Shocked to learn, just now, about a tragic train accident, in Phansidewa area of Darjeeling district. DM, SP, doctors, ambulances and disaster teams have been rushed to the site for rescue, recovery, medical assistance

Ashwini Vaishnaw Unfortunate accident in NFR zone. Rescue operations going on at war footing. Railways, NDRF and SDRF are working in close coordination. Injured are being shifted to the hospital

Rahul Gandhi The Kanchenjunga Express accident in West Bengal is tragic. Condolences to the bereaved families and speedy recovery to the injured. Congress stands ready to assist in relief efforts