Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic fire incident at Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, which claimed the lives of several newborn babies.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Heartbreaking! The fire incident at Jhansi Medical College in Uttar Pradesh is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to those who have lost their innocent children in this. I pray to God to give them strength to bear this immense loss. The local administration, under the supervision of the state government, is making every possible effort for relief and rescue.”
PM Modi announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
President Droupadi Murmu also expressed her grief over the incident, describing it as “extremely heartbreaking.” She prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and strength for the bereaved families.