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Uttarakhand, November 28
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with the 41 workers who were successfully rescued from Uttarakhand’s Silkyara tunnel after 17 days, expressing relief and solidarity.
All 41 workers were rescued in a multi-agency rescue operation after almost 17 days yesterday. Union Minister V K Singh and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed the workers as National Disaster Response Force men brought them out through a steel chute that lined a 60-metre escape passage.
विजयी भव:!
Watch as 41 lives are rescued to safety in Uttarkashi because in India, no one is left behind.#FirstResponders#NewIndia#UttarkashiRescue pic.twitter.com/YfUP5TPf3Q
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) November 28, 2023
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https://t.co/SVukVjBIWE— Pushkar Singh Dhami (Modi Ka Parivar) (@pushkardhami) November 28, 2023
Reacting to the success of the rescue operation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the success of the rescue operation of our labour brothers in Uttarkashi is making everyone emotional. I want to say to the friends who were trapped in the tunnel that your courage and patience are inspiring everyone.
उत्तरकाशी में हमारे श्रमिक भाइयों के रेस्क्यू ऑपरेशन की सफलता हर किसी को भावुक कर देने वाली है।
टनल में जो साथी फंसे हुए थे, उनसे मैं कहना चाहता हूं कि आपका साहस और धैर्य हर किसी को प्रेरित कर रहा है। मैं आप सभी की कुशलता और उत्तम स्वास्थ्य की कामना करता हूं।
यह अत्यंत…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 28, 2023
“I wish you all well and good health. It is a matter of great satisfaction that after a long wait, these friends of ours will now meet their loved ones. The patience and courage that all these families have shown in this challenging time cannot be appreciated enough. I also salute the spirit of all the people associated with this rescue operation, the Prime Minister said in his post on X formerly known as Twitter.
” I am completely relieved and happy as 41 trapped laborers in the Silkyara Tunnel Collapse have been successfully rescued. This was a well-coordinated effort by multiple agencies, marking one of the most significant rescue operations in recent years. Various departments and agencies complemented each other despite facing numerous challenges, ” Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said in his post on X.
I am completely relieved and happy as 41 trapped laborers in the Silkyara Tunnel Collapse have been successfully rescued.
This was a well-coordinated effort by multiple agencies, marking one of the most significant rescue operations in recent years. Various departments and…
— Nitin Gadkari (मोदी का परिवार) (@nitin_gadkari) November 28, 2023
“The Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi himself kept taking regular information about this operation and the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Shri @pushkardhami remained present at the spot and kept an eye on the progress of this rescue work. I also fully appreciate the role and sensitivity of Prime Minister Modiji, Chief Minister Dhamiji, Union Ministers Shri @nitin_gadkari and @Gen_VKSingh ji,” Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote on X.
उत्तराखंड के उत्तरकाशी जिले में सुरंग हादसे में फंसे सभी श्रमिक बंधुओं के सुरक्षित बाहर निकल आने के समाचार से मुझे अत्यंत आनंद की अनुभूति हुई है।इस अभियान पर पूरे देश की निगाह लगी हुई थी। इसकी सफलता से पूरे देश ने राहत की साँस ली है। यह घड़ी सभी श्रमिक बंधुओं के परिजनों के लिए…
— Rajnath Singh (मोदी का परिवार) (@rajnathsingh) November 28, 2023
President Droupadi Murmu tweets, “I feel relieved and happy to learn that all the workers trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand have been rescued. Their travails over 17 days, as the rescue effort met with obstacles, have been a testament of human endurance. The nation salutes their resilience and remains grateful to them for building critical infrastructure, even at great personal risk, far away from their homes. I congratulate the teams and all experts who have acted with incredible grit and determination to perform one of the most difficult rescue missions in history”.
I feel relieved and happy to learn that all the workers trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand have been rescued. Their travails over 17 days, as the rescue effort met with obstacles, have been a testament of human endurance. The nation salutes their resilience and remains grateful…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 28, 2023
” After over two weeks of untiring efforts, our engineers, technicians and staff of the rescue team have safely rescued all 41 people trapped inside an under-construction Silkyara-Barkot tunnel at Uttarkashi. Concerned with the safety and security of people trapped inside, Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji was personally monitoring this rescue operation which was one of the trickiest and difficult ones. But our rescuers overcame all stupendous challenges and ensured a ray of light at the end of the tunnel. Uttarakhand CM Shri @pushkardhami ji left no stone unturned and remained on standby throughout the operation,” Union Minister Anurag Thakur said in his post on X.
Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, in his post on X expressed heartfelt gratitude to all those who worked tirelessly to rescue those trapped in the tunnel.
We will leave no stone unturned to protect our own.
Heartfelt gratitude to all those who worked tirelessly to rescue those trapped in the tunnel.
Commend the grit and determination of the those who faced such adversity without giving up hope.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (Modi Ka Parivar) (@DrSJaishankar) November 28, 2023
“Congratulations to the dedicated teams and experts for executing this challenging rescue mission with grit and determination. Wishing all the workers a healthy and happy life ahead,” Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar wrote on X.
Greatly pleased to know about the successful rescue of all workers trapped in Uttarakhand’s tunnel. Their 17-day ordeal showcased human endurance, unmatched resilience and indomitable faith in the nation’s commitment to stand by them.
Congratulations to the dedicated teams and…
— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) November 28, 2023