NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in a road accident in Rajasthan's Kota.
He also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF).
"The accident in Kota, Rajasthan is very painful. I express my condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in this accident. May God give him the strength to bear this immense sorrow, " the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) tweeted quoting PM Modi.
"Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in a tragic accident in Kota. The injured would be given Rs 50, 000, " it added.
Nine people were killed when a car carrying a marriage party fell into the Chambal River in Kota on Sunday.
PM condoles loss of lives in Kota road accident.(photo:PMO/Twitter)
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