April 30, 2025 10:41 AM

Visakhapatnam wall collapse: PM Modi announces ex gratia aid, expresses grief over tragedy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a tragic wall collapse incident in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The collapse occurred during the Chandanotsavam festival at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple, claiming the lives of eight people and injuring four others. In a post on X, PM Modi conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. He also announced ex gratia assistance from the Prime Minister�...