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PM expresses grief over fire at firecracker factory in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu; approves ex-gratia for the victims

Posted On: 12 FEB 2021 5:14PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over fire at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu and approved ex-gratia for the victims.

In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, "Fire at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu is saddening. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover soon. Authorities are working on the ground to assist those affected.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each has been approved from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to a fire in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. Rs. 50,000 would be given to those seriously injured."

Fire at a firecracker factory in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu is saddening. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover soon. Authorities are working on the ground to assist those affected: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 12, 2021

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each has been approved from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to a fire in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. Rs. 50,000 would be given to those seriously injured.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 12, 2021

தமிழகத்தின் விருதுநகர் பட்டாசு தொழிற்சாலையில் ஏற்பட்ட தீ விபத்து வருத்தம் அளிக்கிறது. இந்தத் துயரமான நேரத்தில், உயிர் இழந்தவர்களின் குடும்பங்களைப் பற்றிக் கவலைப் படுகிறேன்.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 12, 2021

தமிழகத்தின் விருதுநகர் தீவிபத்தில் உயிரிழந்தோர் குடும்பத்திற்கு பிரதமரின் தேசிய நிவாரண நிதியிலிருந்து ரூ 2 லட்சம் கருணைத் தொகை வழங்க ஒப்புதல் அளிக்கப் பட்டுள்ளது. தீவிர காயமடைந்தவர்களுக்கு ரூ 50, 000 வழங்கப்படும்.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 12, 2021

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