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Rajasthan's Tragic Bus Fire: CM Approves ₹10 Lakh Aid for Victims' Families

A tragic bus fire in Jaisalmer claimed 20 lives and left several injured. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has approved significant financial assistance for the victims' families. The compensation includes ₹10 lakh for each deceased victim's family and up to ₹25 lakh for families with multiple deaths. Both state and central governments are providing support to help the affected families during this difficult time.

Key Points: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Approves Financial Aid for Jaisalmer Bus Fire Victims

  • ₹10 lakh compensation approved for families of each deceased victim
  • ₹25 lakh assistance for families with three or more deaths
  • ₹2 lakh for seriously injured and ₹1 lakh for other injured victims
  • CM personally visited injured patients in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur hospitals
  • Financial aid approved by relaxing Chief Minister's Relief Fund rules
  • PM Modi announced ₹2 lakh assistance from PMNRF for deceased families
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Rajasthan: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma Approves Financial Assistance to dependents of fire accident

Rajasthan CM approves ₹10 lakh for deceased families, ₹25 lakh for families with multiple deaths, and up to ₹2 lakh for injured in Jaisalmer bus fire tragedy.

"The state government stands with the families of the deceased in this hour of grief. - Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma"

Jaipur, October 16

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday approved financial assistance for the dependents of those who lost their lives and the injured in the fire accident involving an AC sleeper bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, a press release said.

The Chief Minister stated that the state government stands with the families of the deceased in this hour of grief. The government is committed to providing them with full support and the best possible treatment for the injured.

Financial assistance of ₹10 lakh each has been approved for the dependents of the deceased. Families with three or more people killed in the accident will receive ₹25 lakh each. The seriously injured will receive ₹2 lakh each, and the other injured will receive ₹1 lakh each. Mr Sharma granted this approval by relaxing the Chief Minister's Relief Fund rules, as stated in a press release.

Earlier, on Wednesday, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Shekhawat informed that PM Modi announced immediate assistance of Rs 2 lakh for the deceased families, and the Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma also visited the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jodhpur and also met injured in Jaisalmer to ensure that they received "full medical assistance". CM instructed doctors to ensure all possible medical assistance and the best possible treatment.

"The Prime Minister announced immediate assistance from the PMNRF of 2 lakh rupees for the families of the deceased and 50,000 rupees for the injured. The Chief Minister personally visited the injured in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur and ensured that they received full medical assistance. When this incident came to my attention yesterday, I spoke with the authorities," Shekhawat added.

In a tragic incident, atleast 20 people were killed and several others were injured after a private bus enroute to Jodhpur caught fire near the Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer on Tuesday.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see both state and central government working together in this tragedy. However, I hope this financial assistance reaches the actual beneficiaries without any delays or corruption. We've seen many cases where relief funds get stuck in bureaucracy.
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Arjun K
The CM visiting the injured personally shows good leadership. But what about preventing such accidents? We need stricter safety norms for private buses. AC sleeper buses should have proper fire safety equipment. Jaisalmer-Jodhpur route is busy with tourists, safety should be priority.
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Sarah B
As someone who frequently travels on Rajasthan highways, this incident is terrifying. The compensation is generous, but no amount of money can bring back lost lives. Hope the authorities conduct a thorough investigation and implement better safety measures across all private transport services.
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Vikram M
₹25 lakh for families who lost 3 or more members is a thoughtful gesture. Can't imagine the pain of losing multiple family members in one accident. The government should also provide counseling support along with financial aid. Mental trauma is often overlooked in such tragedies.
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Kavya N
While the compensation is appreciated, I hope the medical treatment for injured continues beyond initial phase. Many accident victims need long-term rehabilitation and care. The government should ensure follow-up medical support for all injured persons. 🙏

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