Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister expresses grief over loss of lives in stampede in Kolkata
Prime Minister announces ex-gratia
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17 OCT 2026 11:27PM by PIB Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in the stampede in Kolkata.
The Prime Minister said that the incident is saddening. He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a speedy recovery. He also noted that the West Bengal Government is providing all possible help to the affected families.
The Prime Minister announced that an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.
The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X;
“The stampede in Kolkata is extremely distressing. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected: PM @narendramodi”
“The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.”
Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, Shri Modi wrote on X;
“The stampede in Kolkata is saddening. Condolences to the bereaved families. Wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
The West Bengal Government is providing all possible help to the affected families.”
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