Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday took to social media platform X and congratulated the workers on the successful rescue of the 41 workers caught within the Silkyara Tunnel that collapsed on November 12.
Taking to X he wrote, “The success of the rescue operation of our labor 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 is inspiring everyone. I wish you all well and good health.”
He additional stated, “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 additionally salute the spirit of all of the individuals related to this rescue operation. His bravery and dedication have given new life to our labor brothers. Everyone concerned on this mission has set a tremendous instance of humanity and teamwork.
Earlier, some individuals started shouting slogans like ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Modi hai to Mumkin hai’ in acknowledgement of the multi-agency rescue operation going on for over a fortnight on the tunnel. The locals additionally sang in prase of native deity ‘Baba Baukhnag’ and expressed their gratitude to him.
Some onlookers additionally stood across the mountains and terrace of the workplaces constructed by the development firm outdoors the tunnel.
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), Border Roads Organisation (BRO), mission executing company National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) collectively executed the rescue efforts.
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