The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in the mishap during the Ulta Rath Yatra at Kumarghat, Tripura. Modi has announced an ex-gratia from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims.
In a thread of PMO tweets, the Prime Minister said;
“The mishap during the Ulta Rath Yatra at Kumarghat is saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this mishap. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected: PM @narendramodi”
“Rs. 2 lakh ex-gratia from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 would be given to those injured in the mishap in Tripura: PM @narendramodi”
In the meantime , several political leaders and eminent personalities expressed their shock at the tragedy which include former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, opposition leader Animesh Debbarma, Congress president Asish Saha et al.
Debbarma also sought punishment for the people responsible for the incident and accused the administration of being negligent in ensuring safety during the event. He also demanded Rs 20 lakh compensation for the deceased and Rs 10 lakh for the injured apart from free treatment from the government.
