“Proud”: PM Modi Praises Rescue Teams For Work At Odisha Accident Site

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday commended the members of rescue teams for their work after the three-train crash in Odisha and also praised people’s courage and compassion.

In his tweets, he also expressed gratitude to world leaders for their condolence messages.

“Deeply moved by the condolence messages from world leaders on the train mishap in Odisha. Their kind words will give strength to the bereaved families. Gratitude for their support,” he said.

Praising the members of rescue teams and other authorities, he said, “I commend each and every person belonging to the teams of railways, NDRF, ODRAF, local authorities, police, fire service, volunteers and others who are working tirelessly on the ground and strengthening the rescue ops. Proud of their dedication.”

He added, “The courage and compassion shown by the people of our nation in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. As soon as the train mishap took place in Odisha, people immersed themselves in assisting rescue ops. Several people lined up to donate blood.”

Earlier, Prime Minister Modi visited the accident site in Odisha’s Balasore district and was briefed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as well as officers of the disaster management teams. He also met some of the injured in the hospital.