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PM Condoles deaths in Kanpur road accident

Announces ex-gratia for the victims

Posted On: 09 JUN 2021 8:35AM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed sorrow for the deaths of people in a road accident in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister expressed condolences to the near and dear ones of the victims and prayed for early recovery of the injured.

कानपुर में हुई सड़क दुर्घटना अत्यंत दुखद है। इस हादसे में कई लोगों को अपनी जान गंवानी पड़ी है। मैं उनके परिजनों के प्रति अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं, साथ ही घायलों के जल्द से जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 8, 2021

The Prime Minister also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives. Rs. 50,000 would be provided to those injured.

Prime Minister @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to a tragic accident in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. Rs. 50,000 would be provided to those injured.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 8, 2021

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