New Delhi, Oct 2, 2025

In a deeply emotional response to the tragic deaths during Durga idol immersion ceremonies in Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound sorrow and solidarity with the grieving families.

He has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to bereaved families and Rs 50000 to those who received injuries.

Taking to social media, his office said, “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in an accident at Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM.”

Those who died in the incident, mostly children an

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