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PM Modi Grieves Bengaluru Wall Collapse: Ex-Gratia for Victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the Bengaluru wall collapse that killed seven people, including three children. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the deceased's families and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the site and confirmed the casualties. Opposition leaders demanded a judicial inquiry into the incident.

Key Points: Bengaluru Wall Collapse: PM Modi Announces Ex-Gratia

  • Seven dead, including three children in Bengaluru wall collapse
  • PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for deceased families, Rs 50,000 for injured
  • Karnataka LoP demands judicial inquiry
  • CM Siddaramaiah visits site, confirms casualties
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PM Modi expresses grief over Bengaluru wall collapse, announces ex-gratia for victims

PM Modi expresses grief over Bengaluru wall collapse that killed 7, including 3 children. Announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia from PMNRF for victims' families.

"The mishap due to the collapse of a wall in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is unfortunate. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, April 30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a wall collapse incident in Bengaluru, Karnataka, that claimed the lives of seven people, including three children.

In a statement on X, the Prime Minister termed the mishap as "unfortunate" and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families.

"The mishap due to the collapse of a wall in Bengaluru, Karnataka, is unfortunate. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover at the earliest," the Prime Minister Modi said.

The PMO also announced financial assistance for the victims. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) will be provided to the next of kin of the deceased, while those injured will receive Rs 50,000.

Karnataka Assembly LoP R Ashok said, "It's a government hospital wall. They have not taken any care, that's why this incident happened. They are responsible. That's why I demand a judicial inquiry because seven people have lost their lives."

"It's very heartbreaking that in this incident, a little girl has also lost her life. The people who died were taking shelter from the rain and a lightning strike... This wall was built 25-30 years ago, but it didn't look so weak that it would collapse. The government has announced an investigation, so action will be taken as soon as possible. Strict action will be taken against whoever is responsible for this", Congress leader Rizwan Arshad said.

The government has announced a condolence amount of Rs 5 lakh for the deceased, and for this, I want to appeal to them to increase it further", he added.

At least seven people, including three children, were killed after a compound wall collapsed near the Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visited the site where the compound wall collapse claimed seven lives. The Chief Minister's Office verified the finality of the casualties shortly after the site inspection was completed.

"Seven deaths have been confirmed by the CMO following the tragic wall collapse near the Bowring hospital premises," the statement from the Chief Minister's Office read.

Talking to the reporters, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said, "I have spoken to the commissioner of police, that's why I have cut off the meeting, and I am going to the spot immediately. I will see how we can help and what has to be done..."

Further details are awaited.

- ANI

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Sarah B
This is so tragic, especially the children 😢. The Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF and Rs 5 lakh from state government is decent, but as the Congress leader said, it should be increased. These families lost their breadwinners. A judicial inquiry is the least we can demand.
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Priya S
In Bengaluru, many old walls and structures are neglected due to rapid urbanisation. This incident is a wake-up call for BBMP and state govt. They should conduct structural audits across the city, especially near hospitals and schools. These poor people were just taking shelter from rain, such a sad fate.
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Jessica F
It's good that the government responded quickly with compensation, but prevention is better than cure. The wall collapse near a hospital indicates poor maintenance. I hope the common man's safety becomes a priority in our cities. My deepest condolences to all the families.
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Vikram M
A judicial inquiry is absolutely necessary. We cannot let this be swept under the carpet. The opposition asking for more compensation is justified - Rs 5 lakh is insufficient for a life. Also, why was there no proper shelter near the hospital for people caught in rain? Infrastructure failure, pure and simple.
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Neha E
Such a terrible tragedy 😭. I appreciate PM Modi's prompt response and condolences. But this is also a lesson for our public authorities - they need to maintain our public spaces properly. The fact that a 25-30 year old wall collapsed shows severe negligence. Hope the investigation leads to real change.

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