India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Prime Minister has expressed  pain over the loss of lives caused by a stampede in Nalanda district of Bihar. Extending his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the tragic incident, the Prime Minister also prayed for the swift recovery of those injured.

The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased individual and Rs.50,000 to those who sustained injuries.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

"The mishap in Nalanda district, Bihar, is deeply painful. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Prayers for the speedy ...