Beijing: China's top leadership, including President Xi Jinping, today expressed shock and grief over the deadly temple fire in Kerala that killed 110 people.
In a message of condolence to President Pranab Mukherjee, Xi Jingping said he was shocked to learn of the tragedy which left many people dead and many others injured in the explosions and fire due to fireworks at the temple near Kollam.
"At this moment of sadness, I would like to extend sincere condolences, on behalf of the government and the people of China and in my personal name, to the government of India and the people affected," Mr Jinping said.
At least 110 people were killed and nearly 400 others were injured in the fire caused by festive fireworks at the Puttingal Devi temple on Sunday.
"I'd like to extend, on behalf of the Chinese government and in my personal name, profound condolences to the victims and heartfelt sympathy to their families and those injured," Li Keqiang said.
Mr Wang said he was shocked to learn of the tragedy that left many people dead and many others injured in the fire.
In a message of condolence to President Pranab Mukherjee, Xi Jingping said he was shocked to learn of the tragedy which left many people dead and many others injured in the explosions and fire due to fireworks at the temple near Kollam.
"At this moment of sadness, I would like to extend sincere condolences, on behalf of the government and the people of China and in my personal name, to the government of India and the people affected," Mr Jinping said.
At least 110 people were killed and nearly 400 others were injured in the fire caused by festive fireworks at the Puttingal Devi temple on Sunday.
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"I'd like to extend, on behalf of the Chinese government and in my personal name, profound condolences to the victims and heartfelt sympathy to their families and those injured," Li Keqiang said.
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Mr Wang said he was shocked to learn of the tragedy that left many people dead and many others injured in the fire.
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