PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-gratia for Kin of Jaisalmer Bus Fire Victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Jaisalmer bus fire incident that claimed at least 20 lives and announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased. 

An official statement from the PMO on Tuesday read, “Distressed by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy



recovery of the injured.”

The statement further announced financial assistance from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF). “An ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given ₹50,000,” the post on X added. 

At least 20 people were killed and several others injured after a private bus en route to Jodhpur caught fire near Thaiyat village in Jaisalmer on Tuesday.