Prime Minister of India - Dr. Manmohan Singh

PM talks to Air Chief about Uttarakhand rescue and relief Operations

The Prime Minister  Dr. Manmohan Singh talked to the Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne today to extend his condolences to the families of Air Force personnel who lost their lives during the rescue and relief operations in Uttarakhand. The Prime Minister said that he had full confidence in the force and its capability to overcome this tragedy and continue the arduous task in Uttarakhand. "Your men have done  heroic work in treacherous circumstances and saved thousands of lives",  the PM told the Air Chief. The country is grateful to the members of the Armed Forces for their selfless and determined effort in helping the people in the aftermath of the disaster, the Prime Minister added.