Exemplary bravery: PM Modi speaks to rescued Uttarakhand tunnel workers over phone

November 29, 2023

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the workers who were pulled out from Uttarakhand’s Silkyara tunnel after a marathon rescue operation which lasted for 17 days and enquired about their health and well-being.

The Prime Minister on late Tuesday evening spoke to the rescued construction workers over the phone and encouraged them, officials said.

Earlier on Tuesday, Modi spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and received information about the requisite arrangements for all construction workers after they were evacuated out of the tunnel.

The Prime Minister also lauded the spirit of the whole team associated with this rescue operation, calling the safe evacuation of all 41 labourers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel of Uttarakhand and the success of the rescue operation as an emotional moment for the people of the country.

Praising the people involved with the rescue operation, Modi said, “Their bravery and determination have given new life to our worker brothers. Everyone involved in this mission has set an amazing example of humanity and teamwork.”

PM Modi also spoke to CM Dhami on phone and took information about the arrangements made for health care of workers, leaving their homes and their families etc. The Chief Minister informed the Prime Minister that after being evacuated from the tunnel, all the workers have been taken directly to the hospital at Chinyalisaur, where their necessary health check-ups etc. will be done.

Also informed that the family members of the workers have also been taken to Chinyalisaur from where the state government will make complete arrangements to drop them home as per their convenience.