Tragic Delhi Fire: PM Modi Announces Relief Fund

A fire in Delhi's Vivek Vihar left nine dead, including a toddler. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences and announced financial aid: Rs 2 lakh for families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. The fire is notably distressing, impacting multiple families in the community.

A devastating fire in Delhi's Vivek Vihar claimed nine lives, including a toddler, early on Sunday. The blaze engulfed a residential building, leaving two families in mourning.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences, describing the event as 'extremely distressing.' His message conveyed deep sorrow for those who lost loved ones and best wishes for the quick recovery of the injured.

In response to the tragedy, Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next kin of each victim and Rs 50,000 for those injured, to be distributed from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.