Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday expressed shock over the gas leak incident in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh and urged Congress workers to provide all necessary support to the affected. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those hospitalised.
“I’m shocked to hear about Vizakhapatanam gas leak. I urge our Congress workers and leaders in the area to provide all necessary support and assistance to those affected. My condolences to the families of those who have perished. I pray that those hospitalised make a speedy recovery,” he tweeted.
The incident occurred early in the morning and at least six people have died and over 200 hospitalised after gas leaked from a chemical plant in Visakhapatanam.
The Congress party has also expressed their shock and urged party workers to provide necessary help.