PM Narendra Modi expressed shock over the fire at a COVID-19 hospital in Virar and termed it 'tragic'. He also expressed condolences to those who lost their loved ones and wished that those who injured recover soon.
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The PM has also approved an ex-gratia of Rs 2,00,000 each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives and Rs 50,000 would be given to those seriously injured due to the hospital fire.
"Saddened by the loss of lives due to tragic fire at a Hospital in Palghar, Maharashtra. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured," Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the COVID-19 patients who died in the blaze and appealed to the state government to provide all necessary assistance to them.
"Tragic news has been received from Vijay Vallabh COVID centre in Virar about the death of patients due to a fire. My deepest condolences to the families of the victims. I appeal to the State Govt and Congress workers to provide all necessary assistance," the former Congress chief said.
(With inputs from agencies)
