As condolences poured in from world leaders after a deadly earthquake shook Turkey and Syria on Monday, claiming more than 500 lives, a level 4 alert was declared in Turkey as the country issued a fervent appeal to the international comunity to rush aid.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of life in the massive earthquake that rattled Turkey and nearby areas and claimed more than 100 lives.
Tharoor's remarks came while hitting out at criticism from the BJP drawn at him after his tweet condoling the demise of the former Pakistan military ruler by calling him a "real force for peace".
Tharoor on Sunday condoled the demise of the former Pakistan military ruler stating that "once an implacable foe of India, he became a real force for peace between 2002-2007."
Speaker of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly Satish Mahana on Sunday condoled the demise of ANI's Chief Operating Officer Surinder Kapoor and prayed for peace to the departed soul.
In his condolence message, the Himachal chief minister said, "The void created by his death will be difficult to fill. Surinder Kapoor was associated with ANI since long and played a pivotal role in strengthening the media house."
In the condolence message, the Chief Minister prayed to the almighty to give the departed soul a place at his feet and give strength to the family members to bear this loss.