Congress MP calls on L-G, seeks his intervention in tracing tourists
Puducherry Congress MP V. Vaithilingam has requested the Lieutenant Governor's intervention to help locate three tourists missing following flash floods in Nepal. Local officials are coordinating with the central government to ensure the safety and rescue of the missing individuals.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the diplomatic and administrative efforts required to assist citizens caught in international natural disasters.
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) and chief of the Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee V. Vaithilingam on Friday met Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan at Lok Niwas seeking his intervention in tracing the three tourists from Puducherry who were caught in the flash floods in Nepal.
The relatives of the three tourists also accompanied Mr. Vaithilingam. The Lt. Governor has informed the MP that he and the officials were in constant touch with the Central government to ensure safety of the tourists.
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