India Caucus Co-Chairs Statement on Morbi Bridge Tragedy in Gujarat

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) and Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH), Co-Chairs of the Caucus on India and Indian Americans, released the following statement on the tragic collapse of Morbi Bridge in Gujarat State, India.

"As Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, we relay our deepest condolences in the wake of the devastating Morbi bridge collapse that has taken the lives of at least 141 people. We are saddened to hear that many of the victims were families with children that had gathered in celebration of the Diwali and Chhath Puja holidays, in what should have been a joyous occasion for the Morbi community. Our hearts are with the people of India as the search for remaining survivors continues. The Congressional India Caucus and the United States stand with our ally India in the wake of this tragedy."

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