Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue Operation: PM Modi Lauds 'Courageous' Trapped Workers, Wishes Good Health

PM Modi expressed that the bravery and resilience exhibited by the workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel serve as an inspiration to everyone.

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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday commended the courage and determination of the rescuers engaged in the Silkyara tunnel operation. He acknowledged that they have breathed new life into the labourers who had been trapped in the tunnel for the past 16 days. The Prime Minister emphasized that the mission has set a remarkable example of humanity and teamwork.

PM Modi took to X and said "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 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, 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 further said that everyone involved in this mission has set an example 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 said on X.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, along with Union Minister of State General (Retd) VK Singh, met the rescued workers. Following 16 days of relentless efforts by rescuers, locals celebrated by distributing sweets outside the Silkyara tunnel as the trapped workers were successfully rescued.

Moreover, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that he is relieved and happy as 41 trapped labourers in the Silkyara Tunnel Collapse have been successfully 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," said Harpal Singh, Project Head, Zoji-la Tunnel.