'Gave new life to workers': PM Modi praises rescuers after 41 men evacuated from Silkyara tunnel
PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the bravery and determination of rescuers involved in the Silkyara tunnel operation on Tuesday, saying they had given new life to the labourers who had been trapped in the tunnel for the previous 16 days, and that the mission had set an "example of humanity and teamwork."
"The success of the rescue operation of our labourer brothers in Uttarkashi is making everyone emotional," PM Modi said on X. "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 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," he added.
"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."
Along with Union Minister of State General (Retd) VK Singh, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with the rescued workers.
Locals distributed sweets outside the Silkyara tunnel as trapped workers were rescued after 16 days of tireless rescue efforts by rescuers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the bravery and determination of rescuers involved in the Silkyara tunnel operation on Tuesday, saying they had given new life to the labourers who had been trapped in the tunnel for the previous 16 days, and that the mission had set an "example of humanity and teamwork."
"The success of the rescue operation of our labourer brothers in Uttarkashi is making everyone emotional," PM Modi said on X. "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 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," he added.
"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."
Along with Union Minister of State General (Retd) VK Singh, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with the rescued workers.
Locals distributed sweets outside the Silkyara tunnel as trapped workers were rescued after 16 days of tireless rescue efforts by rescuers.
- ANI
