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Prime Minister mourns lives lost in Kolkata stampede
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede that occurred in Kolkata. He conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Prime Minister announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh for the next of kin of each victim and Rs. 50,000 for those injured, while noting that the West Bengal Government is assisting affected families. The Prime Minister's Office emphasized the distressing nature of the incident and the local administration's commitment to providing support.
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