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Minister Chirag Paswan Meets Families of 13 Children Killed in Vaishali Boat Accident
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 03:01 PM
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Central Minister Chirag Paswan visited Rampr Shyamchand village in Vaishali, Bihar, to meet the families of the 13 children who died in a boat accident. He pledged a probe into the damaged vessel and alleged administrative lapses to hold those responsible accountable.
Minister Chirag Paswan arrived in Rampr Shyamchand village of Vaishali district on Thursday to console the grieving families of the 13 children who lost their lives when a boat capsized on the Ganga. The tragedy, which occurred earlier this week, has left the community in shock and prompted calls for a thorough investigation.
During the meeting, Paswan expressed deep sorrow over the loss and assured the relatives that the government would pursue a detailed inquiry into both the condition of the vessel and the alleged administrative negligence that may have contributed to the incident. He emphasized that accountability would be pursued against any officials or parties found responsible.
The minister also directed local authorities to expedite forensic examination of the wreckage and to compile a report on safety lapses, including licensing and crowd management. He promised that the findings would be presented to the state government for swift corrective action.
Families, many of whom are from economically vulnerable backgrounds, welcomed the minister's visit but reiterated the need for immediate compensation and long‑term measures to prevent similar disasters on the river.
The incident has reignited debate over riverine transport safety in Bihar, with civil society groups urging stricter enforcement of boat safety norms and better emergency response mechanisms.
During the meeting, Paswan expressed deep sorrow over the loss and assured the relatives that the government would pursue a detailed inquiry into both the condition of the vessel and the alleged administrative negligence that may have contributed to the incident. He emphasized that accountability would be pursued against any officials or parties found responsible.
The minister also directed local authorities to expedite forensic examination of the wreckage and to compile a report on safety lapses, including licensing and crowd management. He promised that the findings would be presented to the state government for swift corrective action.
Families, many of whom are from economically vulnerable backgrounds, welcomed the minister's visit but reiterated the need for immediate compensation and long‑term measures to prevent similar disasters on the river.
The incident has reignited debate over riverine transport safety in Bihar, with civil society groups urging stricter enforcement of boat safety norms and better emergency response mechanisms.