West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today announced ex gratia of Rs one lakh each to the three persons seriously injured in the collapse of a makeshift tent at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Midnapore on Monday.
Banerjee, who visited the injured at the Midnapore Medical College Hospital, said that the ex gratia would be given from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.
During her visit, Banerjee spoke to the injured and inquired about their health condition from the hospital superintendent.
She also interacted with other patients admitted there.
"Those who are injured at the prime minister's rally are from lower-middle class families. They are undergoing treatment for their injuries. They told me that they are not getting help. So I have decided to help them. I will give them the money tomorrow," Banerjee told reporters here.
Asked whether the government would help all those who were injured at Modi's rally, she said "If they seek our help we will consider that."
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