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PM chairs high-level meeting to review situation following earthquake in Nepal

Published By : Admin | April 25, 2015 | 16:27 IST

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting today, to review the situation following the major earthquake in Nepal.

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The meeting was attended by Union Ministers Shri Arun Jaitley and Shri Rajnath Singh, the National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Principal Secretary Shri Nripendra Misra, the Additional Principal Secretary Shri P.K. Mishra, and senior officials from the Government, IMD, and NDRF.

The Prime Minister had earlier spoken to the President and Prime Minister of Nepal, and the Chief Ministers of the States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and Madhya Pradesh. The Prime Minister has assured Nepal of all assistance in dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake.

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The Prime Minister was briefed on the inputs regarding the extent of damage to life and property received so far from various places in India and Nepal.

The Prime Minister directed immediate dispatch of relief and rescue teams, including medical teams to Nepal, as well as to affected areas in India. He also directed that proper arrangements be made for rendering assistance in evacuation of stranded tourists.

684-PM chairs high-level meeting to review situation following earthquake in Nepal (6) The Prime Minister was informed that the first set of NDRF teams is expected to reach Kathmandu today itself.

The Union Government's Crisis Management Committee, which met earlier today, will be meeting again later today.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of former Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh. "India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji," Shri Modi stated. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi remarked that Dr. Manmohan Singh rose from humble origins to become a respected economist. As our Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji. Rising from humble origins, he rose to become a respected economist. He served in various government positions as well, including as Finance Minister, leaving a strong imprint on our economic policy over the years. His interventions in Parliament were also insightful. As our Prime Minister, he made extensive efforts to improve people’s lives.

“Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji and I interacted regularly when he was PM and I was the CM of Gujarat. We would have extensive deliberations on various subjects relating to governance. His wisdom and humility were always visible.

In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the family of Dr. Manmohan Singh Ji, his friends and countless admirers. Om Shanti."