Raj cylinder blast toll rises to 32, BJP says govt in 'celebratory mode'
The death toll in the cylinder explosion during a wedding in Rajasthan's Jodhpur district rose to 32 on Friday, with four more people succumbing to injuries at a hospital here.
Slamming the Congress government in the state, BJP leader Rajendra Singh Rathore said while Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot is yet to visit Bhungra village where the tragedy struck on December 8, his party has organised a celebration.
He was apparently referring to a musical concert organised in Jaipur to mark the 100 days of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi-led 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'. The event was also attended by Gehlot and party general secretary K C Venugopal.
The cylinder explosion at Bhungra in Shergarh subdivision had triggered a fire and left over 50 people injured. On Friday, four more of the injured succumbed at the MG Hospital, taking the toll to 32, officials said.
"Such a ghastly incident has taken place in the state. Thirty-two people have lost their lives. But instead of announcing a special package for