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Religion
PM Modi Announces ₹2 Lakh Ex‑Gratia for Families of 8 Devotees Drowned in Agar Malwa River
✍️ Free Press Journal
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 06:31 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared a ₹2 lakh ex‑gratia for the next‑of‑kin of eight devotees who lost their lives in a river accident in Agar Malwa, Madhya Pradesh.
Eight pilgrims drowned when their boat capsized in the Narmada River near Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh, prompting widespread grief in the local community.
During a press briefing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the central government will provide an ex‑gratia of ₹2 lakh to the immediate relatives of each of the deceased devotees.
The compensation will be disbursed through the respective state authorities, with families required to submit standard documentation to claim the amount.
The announcement was welcomed by local leaders, who said the financial aid will help the bereaved families cope with the sudden loss.
During a press briefing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the central government will provide an ex‑gratia of ₹2 lakh to the immediate relatives of each of the deceased devotees.
The compensation will be disbursed through the respective state authorities, with families required to submit standard documentation to claim the amount.
The announcement was welcomed by local leaders, who said the financial aid will help the bereaved families cope with the sudden loss.