"India Stands with Nepal in Every Difficult Time": Defence...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi to express deep condolences over the loss of lives in the recent devastating...
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi on Monday, August 31, 2026, to express profound condolences and solidarity over the massive loss of lives and destruction caused by severe flash floods in Nepal. During his visit, the Defence Minister personally met with diplomatic representatives and signed the official condolence book at the embassy on behalf of the Government of India and its citizens.
Expressing deep anguish over the natural calamity, Rajnath Singh noted that the sudden flash floods that struck Nepal on August 26 caused widespread devastation across multiple districts. The floods resulted in significant loss of life, displacement of communities, and extensive damage to critical infrastructure. The disaster impacted thousands of local citizens as well as foreign nationals, including several Indian nationals residing in or traveling through the affected regions.
Reaffirming Deep Bilateral Ties and Historical Bonds
The Defence Minister extended his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the disaster and offered prayers for the speedy recovery of all those injured. Emphasizing the deep-rooted cultural, civilizational, and diplomatic relations between the two countries, Rajnath Singh stated that India and Nepal share an extraordinarily special and friendly bond characterized by mutual respect and shared heritage.
He underlined that India has consistently stood side by side with Nepal through all periods of joy and adversity, serving as a reliable first responder during regional crises.
Commitment to Search, Rescue, and Relief Assistance
Reassuring the Nepalese leadership and people, Rajnath Singh asserted that India remains standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Nepal during this difficult period. He pledged India's unwavering commitment to providing comprehensive operational, logistical, and humanitarian assistance to support ongoing search, rescue, and post-disaster rehabilitation efforts.
The Defence Minister reaffirmed that Indian disaster response mechanisms and defense assets are prepared to coordinate closely with Nepalese authorities to deliver immediate relief supplies, medical aid, and engineering support to accelerate recovery across the flood-affected territories.