Hyderabad: Madina accident reports involving Indian nationals drew strong reactions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday. Both leaders expressed deep sorrow and assured full assistance through India’s diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia.
Madina accident prompts PM Modi to assure support
Prime Minister Modi stated on X that he felt deeply saddened by the tragedy. He conveyed his thoughts to the families who lost their loved ones and prayed for the quick recovery of the injured. Moreover, he noted that the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate in Jeddah were providing all possible assistance. He added that officials remained in close contact with Saudi Arabian authorities.
Madina accident draws response from EAM S. Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar also reacted to the incident through a message on X. He said he felt deeply shocked by the reports and extended sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Furthermore, he confirmed that the Embassy and Consulate were giving full support to affected nationals and their families. He also prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.
Officials continued coordination with Saudi authorities as more verified information emerged from Madina. Indian teams tracked developments and ensured assistance for those affected by the Madina accident.
Deeply saddened by the accident in Medinah involving Indian nationals. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for the swift recovery of all those injured. Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are providing all possible assistance. Our…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 17, 2025
Deeply shocked at the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah, Saudi Arabia.
Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are giving fullest support to Indian nationals and families affected by this accident.
Sincere condolences to the bereaved families. Pray for the…
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 17, 2025