Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives caused by the collapse of a building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. He announced an ex-gratia support from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF), saying that the next of kin of each deceased will receive Rs. 2 lakh, while those injured will be given Rs. 50,000.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office wrote: “Saddened by the mishap due to the collapse of a building in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families in this difficult hour. 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 @narendramodi” Authorities in Tamil Nadu are continuing rescue and relief operations at the site, providing immediate assistance to victims and their families”, the post added.
Authorities in Tamil Nadu are continuing rescue and relief operations at the site, providing immediate assistance to victims and their families.