15 lifeless in Kolkata resort fireplace; SIT shaped as political row erupts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident, extending condolences to the victims’ households. An ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s Nationwide Reduction Fund (PMNRF) will probably be supplied to the subsequent of kin of every deceased, and Rs 50,000 will probably be given to every injured individual.

The tragedy has sparked a political backlash. West Bengal BJP president and Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar criticised the state administration’s response, urging instant reduction measures and a complete overview of fireside security norms. In a put up on X, he said, “I urge the state administration to instantly rescue these affected, guarantee their security, and supply them with essential medical and humanitarian help.”

Majumdar additionally launched a scathing assault on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of “insensitivity” for attending an inauguration ceremony in Digha whereas the fireplace was unfolding within the state capital. “Her silence and absence throughout such a grave incident present a whole lack of empathy,” he mentioned, calling on BJP staff to help in reduction efforts.

BJP chief Dilip Ghosh echoed comparable sentiments, blaming unlawful development and governmental apathy for the catastrophe. “There’s plenty of unlawful development all over the place. The federal government is corrupt and therefore permits these buildings. Security rules should be enforced,” he instructed IANS.

As Kolkata mourns the lives misplaced, the SIT’s findings are anticipated to make clear lapses in fireplace security and accountability in one of many metropolis’s busiest business zones.

With company inputs