Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the 7th of May, spoke to Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh (A.P,) regarding Visakhapatnam gas leak incident.
Mr. Modi in a video conference with Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and assured all kinds of help to control the situation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 11:00 A.M., conducted a meeting with the Ministry of Home Affairs and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) seeking necessary help for rescue.
Mr. Modi said, “Spoke to officials of MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) and NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) regarding the situation in Visakhapatnam, which is being monitored closely. I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being in Visakhapatnam.”
Spoke to officials of MHA and NDMA regarding the situation in Visakhapatnam, which is being monitored closely.
I pray for everyone’s safety and well-being in Visakhapatnam.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 7, 2020
Ram Nath Kovind, the President of India, also took to Twitter and condemned the incident which claimed 8 lives and left many injured.
Saddened by the news of gas leak in a plant near Visakhapatnam which has claimed several lives. My condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the recovery of the injured and the safety of all.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 7, 2020
While thousands of people suffered minor injuries, 500 to 200 people are admitted to hospitals and are expected to be discharged soon.
As many as 70 are said to be unconscious and are getting treatment at King George Hospital, where Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy would meet the victims.
Rahul Gandhi, the former President of the Indian National Congress (INC) also condemned the incident and asked INC leaders in A.P., to support.
Mr. Gandhi said, “I’m shocked to hear about that #VizagGasLeak . I urge our Congress workers & leaders in the area to provide all necessary support & assistance to those affected. My condolences to the families of those who have perished. I pray that those hospitalised make a speedy recovery.”
I’m shocked to hear about the
#VizagGasLeak . I urge our Congress workers & leaders in the area to provide all necessary support & assistance to those affected. My condolences to the families of those who have perished. I pray that those hospitalised make a speedy recovery.— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 7, 2020
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also expressed grief over the sudden incident through a tweet.
Ministers, political leaders and other celebrities also took to Twitter and expressed their condolences.
Gas leak at LG Polymers in #Vishakapatnam is more fatal and terrifying situation than #COVID19.
Many are suffocating, aged and children are most vulnerable; animals are dying.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to all the families who lost their dear ones.
— Srinivas B V (@srinivasiyc) May 7, 2020
TDP MLA Gannababu personally overseeing rescue operations at the #VizagGasLeak site since morning.#Visakhapatnam pic.twitter.com/GiVEE78Ju2
— Telugu Desam Party #StayHomeSaveLives (@JaiTDP) May 7, 2020
The tragic news of #VizagGasLeak is deeply shocking. We urge all Congress workers to provide all the necessary help. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased. We pray for the speedy recovery of all those who have been hospitalised.
— Congress (@INCIndia) May 7, 2020
Shocked & deeply anguished by the visuals from #VizagGasLeak
My wholehearted condolences to those who lost their near & dear. Let’s pray for the well-being of the hospitalised 🙏
What a horrible year this has been!
— KTR (@KTRTRS) May 7, 2020
Been in touch with TDP MLA Ganababu who is personally overseeing the rescue ops since early morning. My heartfelt condolences go to all those who have lost their loved ones and those affected by this terrible tragedy #VizagGasLeak #Visakhapatnam pic.twitter.com/3knevzeemM
— N Chandrababu Naidu #StayHomeSaveLives (@ncbn) May 7, 2020
