The Indian National Congress (INC) president, Mallikarjun Kharge, on Monday expressed his deepest condolences over the tragic bus accident near Madinah, Saudi Arabia, that involved several Indian pilgrims on Umrah.

Terming the loss as “heart-wrenching”, Kharge urged the Union Government and the Ministry of External Affairs to work closely with state authorities in India to ensure proper support and relief for the victims’ families.

In a post shared on X, the INC president said, “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.”

“The Union Government, through the @MEAIndia should closely coordinate with state authorities and the

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