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Morbi Bridge Mishap, Modi visit: PM chairs high-level meeting in Gujarat
PM Modi in Morbi Gujarat: PM Modi has reached the Morbi bridge to take stock of the tragic incident.
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PM shares update of his Morbi visit on Twitter
He wrote, "Went to Morbi, which witnessed the horrific bridge mishap. Met the bereaved families and extended condolences. I visited the site of the tragedy and went to the hospital where the injured are recovering. Also met those involved in rescue ops and chaired a review meeting."
Gujarat Disaster Management minister announces ex-gratia for victims
Rajendra Trivedi, Gujarat's Disaster Management minister, announced Rs 4 lakh to the kin of each deceased, and Rs 2 lakh will be given from PM Modi's relief fund. In addition, the injured will get Rs 50,000 each.
PM Modi assures assistance to affected families
After meeting the injured and people involved in the rescue operations, PM Modi chaired a high-level meeting in Morbi, Gujarat. He stated that authorities need to stay in touch with the famillies of the deceased and injured. He further said that they will receive all possible help to deal with the situation.
PM Modi met kin of victims
PM Narendra Modi met the family members of the victims who lost their lives in the bridge collapse incident.
'Need to conduct extensive inquiry'
PM Modi says need of hour is to conduct extensive inquiry to identify all aspects related to Morbi bridge tragedy: Officials
WATCH: PM Modi interacts with the injured
To take stock of the tragic situation in Morbi, Prime Minister Modi inquired the injured victims about their health. In a video shared by DD, he was seen folding his hands in front of the bed-ridden victims and interacting with him.
PM Modi also met people involved in rescue ops
WATCH: PM Modi inspected the collapsed Morbi bridge
Narendra Modi had visited the Morbi bridge site earlier today along with Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupesh Patel.
PM Narendra Modi meets injured victims of Morbi bridge collapse
PM Modi reached the Morbi Civic Hospital soon after inspecting the Morbi bridge incident site. He was seen meeting the injured victims as reported by ANI.
PM Modi visits Morbi bridge: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Morbi bridge to inspect the tragic collapse which led to the deaths of over 130 people including children. After taking stock of the collapsed bridge, he met the people involved in the rescue operations of the victims that fell into the river. PM Modi then rushed to meet the injured victims of the incident at the Morbi Civic Hospital and inquired about their well-being. According to reports, the search and rescue operation is still going on in the Machchhu river days after the horrific incident.
Now, the Prime Minister has reached the SP's office in Gujarat. Next, he is set to meet the 26 family members of victims who lost their lives in the bridge collapse.
The Morbi bridge, on Sunday, collapsed above the Machchhu River which led to the deaths of over 100 people. Disturbing videos and photos showed people falling into the river. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi said that a criminal case has been registered in connection with the incident.
Prime Minister Modi addressed the incident in an emotional speech on Monday.
(With agency inputs)