PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia After Vaishali Boat Capsizing
PM Narendra Modi expresses condolences and announces financial ex-gratia for families affected by the tragic boat capsizing incident in Vaishali, Bihar.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his deep condolences over the tragic boat capsizing incident in Bihar's Hajipur, which claimed multiple lives and left several others injured. In response to the disaster, the Prime Minister announced ex-gratia payments to provide financial support to the bereaved families of the victims. District Magistrate Varsha Singh confirmed that rescue operations were immediately launched at the site in Vaishali to locate missing individuals and assist survivors.
Local authorities deployed disaster response teams to manage the emergency and coordinate search efforts along the riverbanks in Hajipur. District Magistrate Varsha Singh stated that administration officials are closely monitoring the rescue operations and ensuring that medical assistance is provided to those injured in the capsizing. State government representatives have also coordinated with district officials to evaluate the situation and oversee the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.
The incident has drawn widespread sorrow, with national leaders offering their thoughts to the families affected by the disaster in Bihar. District Magistrate Varsha Singh confirmed that further administrative evaluations regarding the incident and relief distribution are currently underway in Vaishali.