Sonu Sood, like many other Bollywood celebrities, expressed sorrow for the tragic train accident in Balasore, Odisha, and showed concern for the individuals who lost their lives or sustained lifelong injuries. In a video message, he emphasized the importance of addressing the long-term livelihood challenges faced by the affected families, stating that expressions of grief on social media would fade away, but the victims would continue to struggle even after the compensation provided is exhausted within a few months.
Sonu Sood also appealed to political parties to refrain from blaming one another and urged the government to establish a relief fund specifically for the victims. In the video, he highlighted the transient nature of compensations and raised concerns about the future prospects of those who lost their ability to work due to severe injuries. He stressed the need for a policy similar to pensions to ensure a stable income for such families, acknowledging that no amount of compensation can truly compensate for the loss of lives.
Sonu Sood called upon the government and state authorities to formulate policies that would serve as a model for future incidents, urging them to take concrete action for the welfare of the affected individuals. He also emphasized that expressing grief on social media alone would not be sufficient.
The train collision in Odisha on Friday evening resulted in the tragic death of at least 288 people and left nearly 900 injured. Numerous celebrities have expressed their condolences for the victims through social media platforms.
