Congress Expresses Solidarity with Venezuela, Mourns Lives Lost in Twin Earthquakes

New Delhi, June 26 : The Congress party on June 26 conveyed deep condolences over the loss of lives caused by twin powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela, expressing solidarity with the affected nation and assuring support in the wake of widespread destruction.

The tremors, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening and are being described as among the strongest seismic events experienced by the country in over a century. The disaster caused extensive damage across multiple regions, leaving a rising death toll and thousands of injured individuals as rescue operations continue.

In its official statement, the party emphasized that India stands prepared to extend humanitarian assistance to Venezuela during this critical period. It underlined that the people of India share the grief of those affected and remain committed to supporting global partners during natural calamities.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his condolences in a message posted on social media, stating that the organisation was deeply saddened by the catastrophic loss of life and large-scale devastation caused by the earthquakes. He extended sympathy to families who lost loved ones and acknowledged the suffering of those still awaiting rescue and medical attention.

Kharge noted that thoughts were also with emergency responders and rescue teams working in extremely difficult conditions to locate survivors and provide relief. He highlighted the resilience of such personnel who continue to risk their lives in ongoing operations.

The Congress leadership also reiterated the long-standing friendly relations between India and Venezuela, built on shared values of cooperation, mutual respect and solidarity. The party said these ties reinforce India’s willingness to support Venezuela in times of humanitarian crisis.

Reaffirming its message of global unity, the party stated that the people of India stand shoulder to shoulder with Venezuelans during this period of immense grief. It added that such moments require collective compassion and international cooperation to aid recovery and rebuilding efforts.

According to official reports from Venezuela, the earthquakes have resulted in approximately 235 fatalities, while more than 4,300 people have been injured. Authorities also indicated that the number of casualties could rise as search and rescue operations continue in severely affected areas.

Emergency teams remain engaged in clearing debris, locating missing persons and providing urgent medical care to survivors. The scale of devastation has prompted widespread concern both within the country and from international observers.

The Congress statement concluded with a message of hope, wishing for the swift recovery of the injured and expressing faith in the strength of the Venezuelan people to rebuild their lives and communities after the disaster.

The tragedy has drawn global attention, with several nations and organisations expressing readiness to assist in relief efforts as Venezuela confronts one of its most severe natural disasters in recent history.