Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday assured Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh of all necessary assistance for rescue and relief operations in gas leak accident at the Bhilai Steel Plant, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.
The prime minister also assured assistance for the treatment of those affected, the statement added.
Modi spoke to Home Minister Rajnath Singh and directed the central government to coordinate with the state government's relief operations at the Bhilai Steel Plant.
Modi offered his condolences to the family members of those who lost their lives in the accident Thursday.