Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede incident in Kolkata on October 17, 2026. The Prime Minister described the incident as "extremely distressing" and "saddening" while conveying condolences to bereaved families and wishing speedy recovery to the injured. He announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF), with ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased victim and ₹50,000 for each injured person. The Prime Minister noted that the West Bengal Government is providing all possible assistance to the affected families, and the local administration is engaged in relief efforts. The announcement was made through official communications from the Prime Minister's Office and the Prime Minister's personal social media accounts, with messages published in both English and Bengali languages.
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