US President Responds On Gujarat’s Bridge Tragedy

We are aware of the news that a-century-old cable bridge collapsed in the Machchhu river in Gujarat’s Morbi district on Sunday evening and this tragic incident shook the nation as more than 130 people were killed, and many were injured in it. This cable bridge was restarted five days ago after renovation.

US President Joe Biden expressed his deepest condolences over the bridge collapse. Taking to Twitter, the president posted, “In this difficult hour, we will continue to stand with and support the Indian people.”

“Today, our hearts are with India. Jill and I send our deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones during the bridge collapse, and join the people of Gujarat in mourning the loss of too many lives cut short,” he said in a statement.

“The United States and India are indispensable partners, with deep bonds between our citizens and in this difficult hour, we will continue to stand with and support the Indian people,” he stated.

Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the family of each of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the wounded. The government also announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh for the deceased family members.