India Expresses Deep Condolences Over Nepal Flood Tragedy
Malda, August 28: Indian leaders have expressed profound sorrow over the devastating flood tragedy in Nepal. Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar stated, “This is a very tragic situation. Nepal is our neighboring country, and our brothers and sisters live there. The Government of India stands with them in full sympathy.” BJP MP Manoj Tiwari added that this incident is extremely painful, and he extends his condolences to all families who have lost loved ones.
Regarding the flood situation in Nepal, Minister Majumdar remarked, “This is a very tragic situation. Such a severe flood has occurred. Nepal is our neighboring country, and our brothers and sisters live there. We stand with them in sympathy. The Government of India is trying to support them.”
On the protests by Muslim women outside the Congress headquarters, he commented, “We do not know what they are doing. How Rahul Gandhi will clarify his stance is his matter. We have understood his point. While discussing patriarchy, he raises the issue of Manusmriti and makes grand statements.”
The NSS unit and MY India Malda organized a program titled ‘Khelo India Dialogue, Sports Talk with PM Modi’ at the Malda College auditorium. During the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with youth and athletes.
In the ongoing ‘Khelo India Dialogue – Sports Talk with the Prime Minister’ program across the country, MOS Sukanta Majumdar stated, “Khelo India is a significant initiative launched under our Prime Minister’s leadership. Today, nearly 5,000 educational institutions across the country are connected to the Prime Minister. Thousands of youth from all over India are joining these two mantras: ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’ and ‘Sports Talk with the PM.'”
In response to the tragedy in Nepal, Kolkata’s Consul General Jhaka Prasad Acharya said, “Unfortunately, a massive disaster has struck Nepal. Such an event has never occurred in our history. Tourists from Nepal, India, and many parts of the world are missing. I express my deep sorrow over this. Approximately 826 people are missing, and 165 bodies have been recovered.”
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari expressed his condolences for all families who have lost family members in the incident. He stated, “The way this incident occurred in Nepal is very painful. We could never have imagined such an event. However, reports indicate that over 750 people have died, and many are still missing.”
The administration in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh is monitoring the current situation in Nepal. ADM Gyan Chand Gupta stated, “The water from the floods in Nepal primarily flows into the Gandak River, which significantly affects Bihar. Areas connected to Bihar, such as Kushinagar, may experience some impact. Currently, the water level of the Ghaghara River is continuously decreasing, so no problems have arisen yet. Our preparations are complete, and teams are deployed. Officials from the flood department are fully alert.”
