New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the 'ghastly attack' on Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines. PM Modi took to Twitter to wish Gonsalves quick recovery and good health. Gonsalves was attacked by a demonstrator during an anti-vaccine protest in the Caribbean nation.
Mentioning about UNSC Open Debate on Maritime Security, Modi wrote on the micro-blogging site that Gonsalves presence will be missed today. PM Modi led a high-level open debate on “Enhancing Maritime Security — A Case for International Cooperation”.
"I condemn the ghastly attack on Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Excellency, I wish you quick recovery and good health. We will miss your presence at the UNSC Open Debate on Maritime Security today. ComradeRalph," Modi tweeted.
Gonsalves was hospitalized in Barbados and reportedly his health showed signs of recovery. He was heading to Parliament amidst a group of about 200 protestors when the attack happened. Reports said the uproar was over Covid-19 vaccinations likely to be mandated for some employees by the government. Gonsalves had said there will be no penalty for those who are reluctant to get vaccinated, as per reports. There are 32 islands in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The southern Caribbean has a population of 110,000.
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