President of India Conveys His Sympathies to Those Affected by Earthquake in India and Nepal

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to those affected and sincere wishes for the speedy recovery of the injured on account of earthquake in India and Nepal today.

In his Tweets, the President said,

"Deeply distressed at loss of life & property due to earthquake in Nepal”

"India committed to assist Govt. of Nepal in every way possiblein dealing with situation”

"Call upon State Governments and concerned agencies to take all necessary steps to provide relief to those affected by earthquake”

"Heartfelt condolences to families of deceased; prayers for speedy recovery of injured on account of earthquake”

This Press Release issued at 1800hrs.