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Political parties, leaders express grief over Yeti Airlines crash



Kathmandu: Former King Gyanendra Shah has expressed sorrow over the plane crash today.

The former king expressed sadness over the incident in a press note issued by his secretariat. An ATR-72 plane belonging to Yeti Airlines crashed this morning in Pokhara. The press note states that the former monarch has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the air crash and extended condolences to the bereaved families.

Maoist Centre condoles loss of lives in Pokhara plane crash

The CPN (Maoist Centre) has extended deepest condolences over the losses of valuable lives in the crash of ATR-72 plane belonging to Yeti Airlines in Pokhara of Kaski today.

Issuing a press statement today, party Vice-Chair and Spokesperson Krishna Bahadur Mahara has demanded prompt rescue efforts and all the needed assistances.

A total of 72 people: 68 passengers and four crew members were onboard the plane. More, the party asserted that more attention is needed from the authorities concerned to prevent increasing cases of air crash and road accidents lately and to ensure safe travel for all.

UML Chair Oli calls on government for effective rescue

CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli has expressed sorrow over the Yeti Airlines plane crash in Pokhara today and urged the government for effective rescue works.

The UML Chair stated that he has been deeply saddened by the horrendous crash of the ANC ATR 72 aircraft that left for Pokhara from Kathmandu this morning with 68 passengers on board.

Taking to Twitter, Oli stated: “Heartfelt tribute to all those who lost their lives to the plane crash and deep condolences to the grief-stricken families.”

Leader Deuba saddened over Pokhara plane crash

Nepali Congress President and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has expressed his sorrow over the plane crash in Pokhara today.

An ATR-72 plane belonging to Yeti Airlines that had left Kathmandu for Pokhara crashed this morning. A total of 72 people: 68 passengers and four crew members were onboard the plane.

The leader urged the government to ensure the prompt and effective rescue efforts, directing the party local cadres to get involved in the rescue works.