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PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Aid for Families of 8 Workers Killed in Jhunjhunu Accident
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 04:36 PM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of eight workers in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, and announced financial assistance for the victims' families.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound sorrow following a tragic industrial accident in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, where eight workers lost their lives. The incident occurred during road construction activities when the workers were reportedly electrocuted, resulting in their deaths while several others sustained severe burns.
In a statement addressing the tragedy, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. He announced that the government will provide financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the families of each deceased worker. Additionally, Rs 50,000 has been allocated for the medical treatment and recovery of the workers who were injured in the incident.
The accident has drawn attention to safety protocols during infrastructure projects in the region. Local authorities are expected to conduct a detailed inquiry into the cause of the electrical failure to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
In a statement addressing the tragedy, the Prime Minister conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families. He announced that the government will provide financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the families of each deceased worker. Additionally, Rs 50,000 has been allocated for the medical treatment and recovery of the workers who were injured in the incident.
The accident has drawn attention to safety protocols during infrastructure projects in the region. Local authorities are expected to conduct a detailed inquiry into the cause of the electrical failure to prevent similar occurrences in the future.