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Karnataka MLA H D Ranganath mourns six deaths in Uttarakhand landslide
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 10:36 AM
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Karnataka legislator H D Ranganath expressed condolences after a landslide in Uttarakhand claimed six lives, urging swift relief for the victims' families.
Karnataka MLA H D Ranganath, who represents a constituency in the southern state, publicly expressed his grief over the recent landslide in Uttarakhand that left six people dead. He said the loss of life in the hilly region deeply saddened him, even though the tragedy occurred outside his own state.
The landslide, triggered by heavy rains, caused a sudden collapse of a hill slope, trapping residents and resulting in the fatalities. Local authorities have launched rescue and relief operations to reach affected families and provide medical assistance.
Ranganath urged the Uttarakanda government to expedite relief measures and ensure that the bereaved families receive adequate compensation and support. He also called for stronger preventive measures to mitigate such disasters in the future.
State officials confirmed that teams from the disaster response force and the National Disaster Management Authority are on the ground, working to secure the area and prevent further casualties. The incident underscores the vulnerability of mountainous regions during the monsoon season.
The MLA's statement reflects a broader political solidarity across states in India, as leaders respond to natural calamities that affect citizens nationwide.
The landslide, triggered by heavy rains, caused a sudden collapse of a hill slope, trapping residents and resulting in the fatalities. Local authorities have launched rescue and relief operations to reach affected families and provide medical assistance.
Ranganath urged the Uttarakanda government to expedite relief measures and ensure that the bereaved families receive adequate compensation and support. He also called for stronger preventive measures to mitigate such disasters in the future.
State officials confirmed that teams from the disaster response force and the National Disaster Management Authority are on the ground, working to secure the area and prevent further casualties. The incident underscores the vulnerability of mountainous regions during the monsoon season.
The MLA's statement reflects a broader political solidarity across states in India, as leaders respond to natural calamities that affect citizens nationwide.