Patna, Aug. 27 -- Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi Thursday expressed deep concern over the devastating floods and natural disaster in Nepal, saying India stands firmly with its neighbouring and friendly country in the hour of crisis.

Expressing condolences to the people affected by the disaster and the bereaved families, Saraogi said the relationship between India and Nepal was not merely that of two neighbouring countries but was rooted in shared culture, mutual trust and close social and family ties.

He said a large number of people had been affected by the disaster in Nepal, with several reported missing. Indian pilgrims travelling to Kailash Mansarovar were also reportedly among those missing, while the pilgrimage route had been ba...