New Delhi: Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday wished for the safety of 41 workers trapped in Uttarakhand's Silkyara tunnel and urged the Government to provide proper compensation to them.
In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi said, 41 workers are trapped in the tunnel in Silkyara, Uttarkashi for 12 days. The news is that the ongoing operation to save them is moving towards success and there is hope that everyone will come out safely soon.
We pray to God that all the labour brothers come out as soon as possible and reach their homes in good health. The prayers of the entire country are with them.
The government is requested to provide proper compensation and help to them who risk their lives day and night to serve the nation".
The rescue of 41 workers trapped in the tunnel entered 12th day on Thursday.
A collapse occurred on November 12 in an under-construction tunnel from Silkyara to Barkot due to debris falling in the 60-metre stretch on the Silkyara side of the tunnel, due to which 41 workers were trapped. (with ANI inputs )
