President James Michel has extended his most sincere condolence to the Government and people of the Republic of India following the tragic cylinder blast explosion that took place in Jhabua in the State of Madhya Pradesh claiming many lives and injuring others.

In his message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Michel remarked "the Government and people of Seychelles share in the pain of your loss and wish those injured a speedy recovery." In addition President Michel added that Seychelles stands with India in these trying times and that the Seychellois people mourn and will pray for all those that perished in this tragedy.