Modi Reviews Kuwait Fire Tragedy: Urgent Relief Measures Announced

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting on the Kuwait fire tragedy, which claimed the lives of numerous Indians. Kirti Vardhan Singh heads to Kuwait to supervise relief efforts and repatriation. Modi expressed condolences and announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for the families of the deceased.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday led a crucial review meeting to address the Kuwait fire tragedy, a devastating incident resulting in numerous Indian fatalities. Directing his officials, Modi called for immediate assistance to the victims' families and the injured.

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh is en route to Kuwait to oversee relief measures and ensure the swift repatriation of mortal remains, according to an official statement.

Expressing deep sorrow, Modi extended his heartfelt condolences to the victims' families and wished for the speedy recovery of those injured. He also announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for each of the deceased Indian nationals' families from the Prime Minister Relief Fund. Senior officials including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra attended the meeting. The massive blaze, which started early Wednesday, ravaged a multi-storey building housing foreign workers, resulting in at least 49 fatalities and over 50 injuries primarily affecting Indians, reported Kuwaiti officials.

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