Eight other people were also injured in the incident in the town of Kandukul on Wednesday, shortly after the TDP chief arrived for a roadshow.
Post Date – 10:18 AM, Thu – 29 December 22
Source: PTI.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Thursday that the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund (PMNRF) is offering an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh to the families of the seven victims who fell into a drain in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh during the administration of former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu’s roadshow.
“I am distressed by the unfortunate incident that happened at a public meeting in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured get well soon. PMNRF will provide ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh to next of kin of each deceased , the injured will get Rs 50,000,” Modi tweeted on Thursday.
Pained by the accident at a public meeting in Nellore, AP. Condolences to the families of the victims. May the wounded recover soon. Special offer Rs. Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF will be given to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs for the injured. 50,000: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 29, 2022
Eight other people were also injured in the incident in the town of Kandukul on Wednesday, shortly after the TDP chief arrived for a roadshow.
Immediately after the tragedy, Naidu called off the meeting and announced Rs 1 million to the relatives of the deceased.
