The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has written to Dr. Krishan Kant Paul, the Governor of Uttarakhand, conveying his condolences on the loss of lives due in a bus accident in Uttarakhand.

In a message, the President has said, "I am sad to learn about the accident in which a number of persons lost their lives and others were injured when a bus plunged into Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand.

My thoughts and prayers are with those affected by the accident. I am sure that the State Government and other agencies are taking necessary steps to provide all possible help to the bereaved families who have lost their near and dear ones as well as medical assistance to the injured.

Please convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I wish speedy recovery to those injured”.

This release issued 1940 hrs.