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Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Birbhum, West Bengal

Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Birbhum, West Bengal
प्रविष्टि तिथि: 17 AUG 2026 1:32PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep anguish over the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Birbhum, West Bengal.

The Prime Minister extended his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the early recovery of the injured. He added that the local administration is actively assisting those affected in the mishap.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister's Office shared:

"Anguished to hear about the loss of lives due to a fire tragedy in Birbhum, West Bengal. I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected in the mishap: PM @narendramodi"




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