PM Modi expresses grief as lightning kills 20 in Rajasthan; Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia announced for kin

PM Modi on Monday expressed grief over the deaths 20 persons due to lightning strikes in Rajasthan on Sunday. Meanwhile, chief minister Ashok Gehlot has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each for kin of the deceased.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the deaths of at least 20 persons due to lightning strikes in several districts of Rajasthan on Sunday. Over 10 more people have been reported to suffer injuries. : PM @narendramodi Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote in Hindi, which loosely translated to English reads, "Many people have lost their lives due to lightning in some areas of Rajasthan. This is very saddening. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased."