Azad urges govt to extend full support to quake-hit Nepal

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad today asked the government to extend full support to quake-hit Nepal and the affected Indian states as he condoled the loss of lives in the natural disaster.
"My prayers are with all the people who have suffered in today's natural calamity, especially Nepal, in this hour of grief and pain," Azad said as he expressed deep sorrow and grief on the loss of life and property due to the massive earthquake that struck Nepal and certain parts of the country early today.
Urging the Union government to extend "full support" to Nepal in this hour of distress, Azad said, "In keeping with our tradition, we must stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of Nepal to enable them to deal with this massive tragedy."

The former Union Minister also called for "quick and adequate support" to Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh and North East, saying that they have suffered severe losses both in terms of life and property.