New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari today expressed grief over the deaths in the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Kolkata.
In a message to West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi, the president said: "I am sad to learn about the collapse of the flyover under construction in Kolkata in which number of persons have lost their lives and many others are injured.
"I understand rescue and relief operations are currently underway. I am sure the state government and other agencies are taking necessary steps to provide all possible help to the bereaved families who have lost their near and dear ones, as well as medical assistance to the injured."
Vice President Ansari today also expressed grief.
"I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved families and pray to the Almighty to give them strength and fortitude to withstand this immense loss. I also wish speedy recovery to the injured," he said.
In a message to West Bengal Governor Keshari Nath Tripathi, the president said: "I am sad to learn about the collapse of the flyover under construction in Kolkata in which number of persons have lost their lives and many others are injured.
"I understand rescue and relief operations are currently underway. I am sure the state government and other agencies are taking necessary steps to provide all possible help to the bereaved families who have lost their near and dear ones, as well as medical assistance to the injured."
Vice President Ansari today also expressed grief.
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"I convey my heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved families and pray to the Almighty to give them strength and fortitude to withstand this immense loss. I also wish speedy recovery to the injured," he said.
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