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Centre to stand by Bengal at this hour: Pranab
Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee visited the fire-ravaged AMRI hospital and the State-run SSKM hospital, where most of the injured patients were admitted.
"Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been handling the situation deftly and I assure the West Bengal Government that Centre will stand by it at this hour of crisis," he told reporters during visit to the two hospitals.
Many patients who came for treatment could not return home alive, Mukherjee said, adding that nothing can console the bereaved families, but my heart goes out to those who lost their loved ones.
"I have learnt those who were in ICU and Orthopaedic patients could not escape. It is tragic that such a large number of people died!" he said. About the rescue work by locals, he said, "I was informed by the councillor that the people of nearby Panchanantala rescued 50-55 patients from smoke-filled floors and saved their lives and rushed them to the nearby hospital at Mukundapur area. It’s a laudable role."
The devastating fire at the multi-speciality private hospital claimed 90 lives.
Mukherjee also had words of appreciation for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the way she handled the situation at the AMRI hospital here.
"The way she handled the situation was adept and courageous. Tragedy like this cannot be prevented, but handling of the situation is important," he said.
Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee visited the fire-ravaged AMRI hospital and the State-run SSKM hospital, where most of the injured patients were admitted.
"Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been handling the situation deftly and I assure the West Bengal Government that Centre will stand by it at this hour of crisis," he told reporters during visit to the two hospitals.
Many patients who came for treatment could not return home alive, Mukherjee said, adding that nothing can console the bereaved families, but my heart goes out to those who lost their loved ones.
"I have learnt those who were in ICU and Orthopaedic patients could not escape. It is tragic that such a large number of people died!" he said. About the rescue work by locals, he said, "I was informed by the councillor that the people of nearby Panchanantala rescued 50-55 patients from smoke-filled floors and saved their lives and rushed them to the nearby hospital at Mukundapur area. It’s a laudable role."
The devastating fire at the multi-speciality private hospital claimed 90 lives.
Mukherjee also had words of appreciation for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the way she handled the situation at the AMRI hospital here.
"The way she handled the situation was adept and courageous. Tragedy like this cannot be prevented, but handling of the situation is important," he said.
