New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday recommended the braveness and willpower of the rescuers engaged within the Silkyara tunnel operation. He acknowledged that they’ve breathed new life into the labourers who had been trapped within the tunnel for the previous 16 days. The Prime Minister emphasised that the mission has set a outstanding instance of humanity and teamwork.
PM Modi took to X and mentioned “The success of the rescue operation of our labourer 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.”
“It is a matter of nice satisfaction that after a protracted wait, these pals of ours will now meet their family members. The persistence and braveness that every one these households have proven on this difficult time can’t be appreciated sufficient, PM Modi added.
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
PM Modi additional mentioned that everybody concerned on this mission has set an instance of humanity and teamwork. “I also salute the spirit of all the people associated with this rescue operation. Their bravery and determination have given new life to our labour brothers. Everyone involved in this mission has set an amazing example of humanity and teamwork,” PM Modi mentioned on X.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, together with Union Minister of State General (Retd) VK Singh, met the rescued employees. Following 16 days of relentless efforts by rescuers, locals celebrated by distributing sweets outdoors the Silkyara tunnel because the trapped employees had been efficiently rescued.
Moreover, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari mentioned that he’s relieved and blissful as 41 trapped labourers within the Silkyara Tunnel Collapse have been efficiently rescued.”I am completely relieved and happy as 41 trapped labourers 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. Tireless and sincere efforts by everyone, coupled with prayers from all, have made this operation possible. The dedicated endeavours of the rescue teams have yielded favourable results,” Gadkari posted on X.
सिल्क्यारा टनल बचाव कार्य में शामिल सभी का धन्यवाद। #SilkyaraTunnelRescue pic.twitter.com/H8r0JsRELY
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) November 28, 2023
“The exact time of breakthrough was 7:05 pm. Uttarakhand CM, Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Civil Aviation Gen VK Singh are present there,” mentioned Harpal Singh, Project Head, Zoji-la Tunnel.