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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss of lives resulting from a mining accident in the Shanxi Province of China.

On behalf of the people of India, the Prime Minister extended his heartfelt condolences to President Xi Jinping and the people of China. Shri Modi prayed that the bereaved families find strength in this tragic hour, while also wishing for the early and safe recovery of all remaining missing persons.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

"Saddened by the loss of lives in a mining accident in Shanxi Province in China. On behalf of the people of India, my condolences to President Xi Jinping and the people of China. May the bereaved families find strength in this tragic hour. Praying for the early and safe recovery of all remaining missing persons."

Saddened by the loss of lives in a mining accident in Shanxi Province in China. On behalf of the people of India, my condolences to President Xi Jinping and the people of China. May the bereaved families find strength in this tragic hour. Praying for the early and safe recovery…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2026

惊悉中国山西省发生矿难并造成人员伤亡，我深感悲痛。我谨代表印度人民，向中国国家主席习近平和中国人民致以深切哀悼和诚挚慰问。愿遇难者家属获得力量，度过这一艰难时刻。衷心祈愿仍失联人员早日平安获救。

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 23, 2026