Dehradun, Sept. 18 -- The BJP has expressed deep sorrow and condolences over the loss of lives and property caused by the recent natural disaster in Dehradun and other parts of Uttarakhand. State Party President and Rajya Sabha MP Mahendra Bhatt today asserted that, in this hour of crisis, both the government and the organisation stand firmly with the affected families. He added that it was heartening to see Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, even on his birthday, visiting ground zero to accelerate relief efforts, which boosted the morale of victims, rescue agencies, and all concerned.

Responding to media queries, Bhatt said that after the devastation in the hills, the plains including Dehradun, Rishikesh, and Nainital have also suffere...