Vice President condoles the death of Haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari has offered condolences to His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad Bin Nayef, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the tragic loss of lives of a large number of Haj pilgrims in an unfortunate incident of stampede at Mina on 24 September. Following is the text of Vice Presidents message: We deeply mourn this tragedy and extend our heartfelt condolences to you and to the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We express our solemn thoughts and pray in this hour of grief for the departed souls.
