In the aftermath of a stampede in Lakhisarai, Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief and sympathies towards the affected families. He also stated that local administration is actively assisting those affected.
On August 17, 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi issued a statement expressing his deep grief over the loss of lives due to a stampede in Lakhisarai, Bihar. In the statement, he mentioned that his thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief and prayed for the earliest recovery of the injured.
In addition, he noted that the local administration is actively assisting those affected by the incident.
Later on X, the Prime Minister posted on a social media platform expressing his sentiments about the incident. In his post, he expressed his sadness and offered prayers for the injured, while also acknowledging the efforts of the local administration in addressing the situation.
'Pained by the loss of lives due to a stampede in Lakhisarai, Bihar. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. May the injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is assisting those affected: PM'
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