PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia for Families of 8 Drowned in Gujarat's Meshwo River

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the families of eight people who tragically drowned in the Meshwo river in Gujarat ’s Gandhinagar district. The victims, all from Vasna Sogthi village, drowned while bathing during the immersion of Ganesha idols on Friday evening.

Expressing his condolences, the prime minister, in a post on X, said, "Deeply saddened by the news of the loss of lives in the drowning incident in Dehgam taluk of Gujarat . My condolences to all the families who have lost loved ones in this tragedy. May God grant peace to the departed souls." PM Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund to the next of kin of the deceased persons and a relief of Rs 50,000 to the injured, the PMO posted on X.

A mass funeral procession was held in Vasna Sogthi village on Saturday, attended by Dehgam MLA Balrajsinh Chauhan, MP Hasmukh Patel, political leaders, and local officials.

The Prime Minister's National Relief Fund will provide financial assistance to the grieving families as investigations continue into the tragic incident.

(With PTI inputs)