Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap at a fireworks factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on July 18, 2026. The Prime Minister stated that the local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected by the incident. He announced financial compensation from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF), with ₹2 lakh to be given to the next of kin of each deceased person and ₹50,000 to each injured individual. The Prime Minister conveyed his thoughts to the bereaved families and expressed prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured through his official social media account.