India stands in solidarity: PM Modi extends help to head of Myanmar's military-led govt in the wake of devastating earthquake

As Myanmar grapples with the aftermath of a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that killed over 1,000 people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India's solidarity with the neighboring nation, announcing swift humanitarian assistance under Operation Brahma.

In a post on X, PM Modi stated, "Spoke with Senior General H.E. Min Aung Hlaing of Myanmar. Conveyed our deep condolences at the loss of lives in the devastating earthquake. As a close friend and neighbour, India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour."

India handed over the relief material to Myanmar on Saturday. India's Ambassador to Myanmar, Abhay Thakur, handed over relief material to Yangon's Chief Minister, U Soe Thein.


In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "Operation Brahma: India hands over the relief material to Myanmar. The first consignment of relief material was formally handed over to Chief Minister of Yangon U Soe Thein by Ambassador Abhay Thakur in Yangon today."


India has launched 'Operation Brahma' to support earthquake-impacted Myanmar. Indian Air Force C-130 J aircraft carrying approximately 15 tonnes of relief material, including tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food packets, hygiene kits, generators, and essential medicines, landed in Yangon earlier in the day.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Operation Brahma has started, In a post on X, he wrote, "#OperationBrahma gets underway. First tranche of humanitarian aid from India has reached the Yangon Airport in Myanmar."



According to the XP Division, MEA, two more aircraft are being loaded with relief material for Myanmar. Planes will depart from Hindon Air Force Station soon.

Earlier in the day, India dispatched the first tranche of urgent humanitarian aid for the people of Myanmar from Hindon Air Force Station after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and rocked neighbouring Thailand on Friday.

Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Myanmar stated that it is coordinating the speedy delivery of assistance and relief supplies from India with the Myanmar authorities.

With inputs from ANI