LIVE Updates on the Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: PM Modi praises the 'courage and patience' of all 41 workers

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PM Modi congratulates Chief Minister Dhami

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PM Modi praises trapped workers

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Also President Murmu praises captive workers

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LIVE Updates on the Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: PM Modi praises the 'courage and patience' of all 41 workers

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