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PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims of the unfortunate incident in Lakhisarai, Bihar

PM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims of the unfortunate incident in Lakhisarai, Bihar

17 Aug, 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) of Rs. 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased, along with Rs. 50,000 for the injured in the unfortunate incident in Lakhisarai, Bihar.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office shared:

"PM @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF to be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the unfortunate incident in Lakhisarai, Bihar. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.

PM @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF to be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the unfortunate incident in Lakhisarai, Bihar. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000. https://t.co/MpnGrBgvQD

- PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 17, 2026
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