Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister expresses grief over loss of lives in boat capsizing incident in Vaishali, Bihar
Governance
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The Prime Minister of India has expressed condolences regarding a boat capsizing incident in Vaishali, Bihar. The Prime Minister's Office confirmed that local administrative support is being provided to those impacted by the tragedy. Additionally, the Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia payment from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). This financial assistance includes Rs. 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased individual and Rs. 50,000 for those who sustained injuries in the incident.