Port Blair, March 14: Shri S. Shiv Raj Appa Proprietor Vijay Raj Tours & Travels on behalf of the tour operators has expressed his gratitude to Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, President PCC for his selfless assistance provided to the tour operators of these islands in their time of extreme distress.

In his letter he said that a number of persons associated with the business were adversely affected and were on the brink of starvation. Thousands of people were engaged directly or indirectly in the business of tourism. They were in despair when the ATR was closed. However they did not lose hope as they had believed that the PCC President would help in overcoming the difficult time.

On behalf of the tour operators, Shiv Raj Appa submitted his apologies for getting misguided by some so called prominent leaders who had their own vested interest and instead of helping them had damaged their cause for political objective. It was reassured to the President that in future if any such problems arise, the tour operators would approach only Shri Sharma and not get misguided by any political leader or anti-social elements.

“We shall ever remain grateful to you in particular and Congress party in general. We are also grateful to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor who always sympathized with our problem and came forward to help us in our hour of need”, said Shiv Raj while concluding his letter of gratitude to the Congress President.