New Delhi, 8^th Feb. 2023: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) President Syed Sadatullah Husaini has expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the huge loss of life and destruction caused by the deadly earthquake of 7.8 magnitudes that struck Türkiye and Syria early Monday morning. According to the latest report, more than 17,000 persons, including over 14000 in Türkiye and 3,162 in Syria, have died in this natural calamity.

In a media statement, the JIH President said, “the incident reminds us of the helplessness of humanity before the Almighty God. I express my condolences to the bereaved families and pray to the Almighty God for a speedy recovery to those injured in the natural calamity. Jamaat-e-Islami Hind expresses its solidarity with the people affected by the earthquake and will do its best to extend assistance to the victims in all possible ways.”

Appreciating the Government of India’s quick offer to provide humanitarian aid to the earthquake victims of Türkiye and Syria, Mr. Husaini appealed to the Indian Government to increase the quantum of relief if needed.

The JIH leader also appealed to the Indian public to contribute generously to the relief if the Indian government makes a provision for the general public to contribute to humanitarian assistance for the earthquake victims.