Robert Fico Assassination Attempt: PM Narendra Modi Expresses Shock Over Slovakian Counterpart Shooting, Says 'Strongly Condemn This Cowardly and Dastardly Act'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock on Thursday at the assassination attempt on his Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico, and condemned it as a cowardly and dastardly act.
New Delhi, May 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed shock on Thursday at the assassination attempt on his Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico, and condemned it as a cowardly and dastardly act.
Fico was shot multiple times and gravely wounded Wednesday after a political event in an attempted assassination that shocked the small country and reverberated across Europe. The pro-Russian leader, 59, was reported to be fighting for his life after being hit in the stomach. Robert Fico's Assassination Attempt: Slovakian Prime Minister Regains Consciousness After Long Operation.
Robert Fico Assassination Attempt: Slovakia Prime Minister Shot In Public; PM Modi Expresses Shock
In a post on 'X', Modi said, "Deeply shocked at the news of the shooting at Slovakia's Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Robert Fico. I strongly condemn this cowardly and dastardly act and wish PM Fico a speedy recovery. India stands in solidarity with the people of the Slovak Republic."