Vice President expresses grief at the loss of life in explosions at St. Petersburg

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has expressed his grief at the loss of life in explosions at St. Petersburg, Russia. In a message, he said that terrorism is a threat to all pluralist and open societies and we need to act together for dealing with this menace.

Following is the text of Vice President's message:

"I am grieved to learn of the loss of civilians lives in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Terrorism is a threat to all pluralist and open societies and we need to act together for dealing with this menace.

We stand with the people and Government of Russia in their moment of grief and pray for the bereaved families and early recovery of the injured.”

Courtesy: pib.nic.in