Kuwait, June 13
Many leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, took to social media to express their deep sorrow and condolences over the tragic fire incident in Kuwait that has claimed the lives of at least 49 people, including around 40 Indian nationals.
In a post on the social media platform X, PM Modi described the “fire mishap in Kuwait City” as “saddening” and said his “thoughts are with all those who have lost their near and dear ones.” He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. The fire started in a kitchen in the six-storey building in Mangaf area in Kuwait’s southern Ahmadi Governorate in the early hours of Wednesday, officials said. The building reportedly housed nearly 160 people, who are workers of the same company.
Kuwait fire, Kuwait fire incident, condolences, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, indian express, kharge PM Modi’s response to the Kuwait fire.In a statement, Jaishankar said he was “deeply shocked by the news of the fire incident in Kuwait city.” He noted that there were reportedly over 40 deaths and more than 50 hospitalizations, and conveyed his “deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically lost their lives.”Kuwait fire, Kuwait fire incident, condolences, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, indian express, kharge What External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said about the tragedy.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that as directed by PM Modi, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh will be urgently traveling to Kuwait to oversee assistance to the injured and coordinate with local authorities for the early repatriation of the mortal remains of those who lost their lives. Condoling the loss of lives, the Congress urged the external affairs ministry to provide all possible assistance to the Indian victims and their families. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also took to X to express his ‘anguish’ at the incident.Kuwait fire, Kuwait fire incident, condolences, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, indian express, kharge Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge offered his condolences.
Congress general secretary in-charge organisation K C Venugopal said, “Deeply pained by the news of our fellow Indian citizens losing their lives due to a fire in a labour camp in Kuwait. My sincere condolences to the families of the departed souls. I urge the Ministry of External Affairs to urgently assist those injured in this accident and ensure handsome compensation to all victims and their families.”
This incident is a stark reminder of the appalling conditions in which Indian labourers live in the Middle East, Venugopal added.
Expressing his “deepest condolences” to the bereaved families, and a “speedy recovery” to the injured, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, “The condition of our workers in the Middle East is a serious matter of concern. The Government of India, working alongside its counterparts, must prioritise the safety of our citizens and ensure dignified living standards.” Rahul Gandhi, Kuwait fire Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s reaction to the fire tragedy.Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar seeking the Centre’s intervention in the Kuwait fire incident which claimed over 40 lives, including several Malayalees.
Terming the incident as “utmost painful”, Vijayan condoled the loss of lives in the tragedy. “I request your goodself to give necessary directions to the Indian Embassy to coordinate relief and rescue operations by getting in touch with the Government of Kuwait,” Vijayan said in his letter to Jaishankar.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said in wake of the “devastating fire incident”, she had instructed her chief secretary and the resident commissioner in New Delhi to enquire after the wellbeing of people from West Bengal who are in Kuwait.
