Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a comprehensive review session at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi, to address the recent fire tragedy in Kuwait, resulting in numerous Indian casualties and injuries.
Expressing profound sorrow over the incident, PM Modi extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and conveyed wishes for the swift recovery of the injured.
Directing the Government of India to provide all possible assistance, PM Modi instructed the Minister of State for External Affairs to promptly journey to Kuwait to oversee relief efforts and facilitate the speedy repatriation of the deceased.
Furthermore, Prime Minister Modi announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister Relief Fund for the families of the deceased Indian nationals.
The meeting was attended by several dignitaries including Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of State for External Affairs Shri Kirtivardhan Singh, Principal Secretary to PM Shri Pramod Kumar Mishra, National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Shri Vinay Kwatra, and other senior officials.
