New Delhi, July 18 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the loss of lives in the fireworks factory mishap in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and announced ex-gratia assistance from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the families of those killed and the injured.
In a post on social media platform X, Modi said he was "extremely saddened" by the tragedy and extended his condolences to the bereaved families.
"Extremely saddened to hear about the loss of lives due to a mishap at a fireworks factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured," the Prime Minister said.
He said the local administration was extending all possible as...