Dalai Lama writes to Uttarakhand chief minister, offers condolences to families of victims

Dharamsala, February 10: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama has written a letter to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat and, offered his condolences to the victims who have lost their lives in the recent glacial burst.

 

 

While offering his sympathy and support to the People of Uttarakhand, Dalai Lama wrote in a letter, “I offer my condolences to those who have lost loved ones and pray for them. I also pray for the safety and well being of those who are still missing.”

 

He has also expressed his concern over the people who are still missing in Tapovan. He stated, “I understand that both the Central and the State Governments are engaged in rescue work and are doing their utmost to provide relief to people affected by this calamity."

 

 

 

 

Showing his gesture of solidarity with the people of Uttarakhand, he has also asked the Dalai Lama Trust to make a donation towards the relief and rescue efforts. He said, " As a gesture of solidarity with the people of Uttarakhand, I have asked the Dalai Lama Trust to make a donation towards the relief and rescue efforts.”

 

Apart from Dalai Lama, several other famous personalities including Bollywood actors, politicians, cricketers and others have shared their condolences to the families of victims. Haryana government donated Rs 11 crore in the view of rescue operations and re-construction of the dams and bridges in the affected areas. Indian batsman-wicketkeeper Rishab Pant also donated his match fee for the well being of the affected.