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Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in the explosion at a firecracker factory in Banaskantha, Gujarat

Inderjeet Raina. Dated: 4/1/2025 9:35:09 PM

Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in the explosion at a firecracker factory in Banaskantha, Gujarat

PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF


Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the loss of lives in the explosion at a firecracker factory in Banaskantha, Gujarat. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured.

The Prime Minister’s Office handle in post on X said:

“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the explosion at a firecracker factory in Banaskantha, Gujarat. Condolences to those who lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected.

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 @narendramodi”