Multiple Organizations, Including Islamic Groups, Supported Odisha Train Accident Relief Measures - FACTLY
Sai Krishna Muthyanolla
June 12, 2023
In the context of the recent Odisha train accident tragedy, a post circulating on social media claims that only the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) participated in the rescue operations, while no Muslim organization helped despite the presence of several mosques at the accident site. Let’s verify the claim made in the post.
Claim: No organisation associated with Islam participated in the relief work during the Odisha train accident.
Fact: Islamic organizations, such as Dawat-e-Islami India and Jamiat-Ulama-i-Hind, have actively participated in the relief work following the Odisha accident. They have provided essential supplies like food and water to the victims and facilitated transportation to nearby hospitals. Hence, the claim made in the post is MISLEADING.
Through an internet search using relevant keywords, it was discovered that, in addition to the RSS, Islamic organizations such as Dawat-e-Islami India and Jamiat-Ulama-i-Hind have participated in the relief operations for the victims of the Odisha train accident. They have provided assistance by supplying food and water to the affected individuals, as well as arranging transportation for victims to nearby hospitals, among other efforts. Visuals of relief work can be seen here, here, here, and here.
Likewise, individuals associated with churches near Balasore swiftly engaged in relief efforts following the accident, actively participating in rescuing the victims and ferrying them to nearby hospitals.
Based on the aforementioned evidence, it becomes apparent that individuals from all religious backgrounds have come together to actively participate in rescue operations, disregarding their religious affiliations.
To sum it up, in addition to the RSS, Islamic organizations have also been actively involved in the relief efforts for the victims of the Odisha accident.