Indian National Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday expressed deep condolences over the tragic bus accident near Madinah, Saudi Arabia, involving several Indian Umrah pilgrims.

Calling the loss “heart-wrenching,” he urged the Union Government and the Ministry of External Affairs to work closely with state authorities to ensure proper support for the victims’

families.

In a post on X, Kharge wrote, “Deeply saddened by the heart-wrenching tragedy near Medinah, Saudi Arabia involving several Indian nationals. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families, and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured.”

He added that the Union Government, through the Ministry of External Affairs, must coordinate with state authorities and affected families to provide timely relief.

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