Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims involved in the tragic boat accident in Mumbai on Wednesday, announcing an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each deceased. In addition, those injured in the mishap will receive a compensation of Rs 50,000, as per ANI.

In a statement posted on social media, the Prime Minister said, "The boat mishap in Mumbai is saddening. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. Those affected are being assisted by the authorities."