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Bihar, Chhattisgarh CMs Announce Aid After Fatal Steel Plant Blast

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced financial compensation for the families of workers killed and injured in a blast at a Chhattisgarh steel plant. The explosion in Balodabazar district resulted in six fatalities and five injuries. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has also expressed sorrow and promised a thorough investigation into the incident. Officials are coordinating to provide medical treatment and repatriate the remains of the deceased.

Key Points: Bihar, Chhattisgarh CMs React to Steel Plant Blast Tragedy

  • 6 killed in Chhattisgarh steel plant blast
  • Bihar CM announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia
  • Injured workers referred to Bilaspur
  • CMs order investigation into accident
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expresses grief, announces compensation after Chhattisgarh blast tragedy

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar & Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai announce compensation & aid after a factory explosion killed 6 workers.

"Conveying his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families... - Bihar CM Nitish Kumar"

Patna, January 24

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the death of workers from Bihar in a blast at the Real Ispat and Steel plant in Bakulahi village of Chhattisgarh.

"Conveying his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the Chief Minister announced an ex-gratia assistance of ₹2 lakh each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to the families of the deceased, and ₹50,000 each to the injured workers. He wished the injured a speedy recovery and directed the Resident Commissioner, New Delhi, to coordinate with the Chhattisgarh government to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured. He also instructed officials to make necessary arrangements for bringing the mortal remains of the deceased to Bihar," Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said on X.

He also instructed officials to make necessary arrangements for bringing the mortal remains of the deceased to Bihar.

At least six people were killed and five others injured in an explosion at an iron plant in Chhattishgarh's Balodabazar district on Thursday, district administration officials said.

Balodabazar Collector Deepak Soni confirmed the incident, adding that the injured workers have been referred to Bilaspur for further treatment.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic explosion at a sponge iron factory in the Bakulahi area of Baloda Bazar district, in which six workers lost their lives, and five others were injured. The injured have been referred to Bilaspur for advanced medical treatment.

"The Chief Minister conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and assured that all possible assistance would be provided to them during this difficult time. He said clear instructions have been issued to the district administration to ensure proper treatment of the injured and to conduct a thorough and factual investigation into the causes of the accident. The Chief Minister reiterated that the Chhattisgarh government stands shoulder to shoulder with the affected families," Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai said on X.

- ANI

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Shreya B
It's good that both CMs are responding promptly. Coordinating to bring the bodies back and ensure treatment is the immediate need. But we need a long-term solution. Why do such industrial accidents keep happening? Lack of safety protocols is criminal. 😔
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Aman W
Respect to CM Nitish Kumar for announcing compensation and taking charge. The real test is whether the investigation will be "thorough and factual" as CM Sai says, or just another report that gets buried. The families need justice, not just ex-gratia.
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Priyanka N
This is heartbreaking. So many Bihari youth work in factories in Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Gujarat... far from home. The announcement is fine, but what about preventing the next accident? Factories cut corners on safety to save money, and workers pay the price.
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David E
Working in India for 3 years now. The immediate response from the state governments is commendable. However, the compensation amounts seem very low by international standards for loss of life in an industrial accident. The focus must be on enforcement of OSHA-like standards.
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Karthik V
Om Shanti. At least the machinery of government is moving - compensation, bringing bodies home, medical treatment. But let's be honest, this is the bare minimum expected. The true tribute would be a nation-wide safety drive for all industrial workers. Jai Hind.

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