PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia for Vaishali Boat Tragedy Victims’ Families

New Delhi, Oct 14 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives in a boat capsizing incident in Bihar’s Vaishali district and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased person.

The financial assistance will be provided from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), while those injured in the incident will receive Rs 50,000 each, the Prime Minister said.

In a post on social media platform X, Modi described the loss of lives as deeply painful and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families.

“My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this difficult time. I pray for the speedy recovery of all those injured,” he said.

The Prime Minister also said that the local administration was providing assistance to those affected by the tragedy.

Under the announced relief package, the families of each deceased victim will receive Rs 2 lakh, while every injured person will be provided Rs 50,000 to help meet immediate needs following the accident.