Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the Kolkata Chor Bagan stampede and announced financial assistance for the victims’ families. Under the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund, ₹2 lakh will be provided to the family of each deceased victim, while those injured will receive ₹50,000 each. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who was already in Kolkata for scheduled engagements, cancelled his planned programmes following the tragedy and was expected to visit the injured in hospital. Meanwhile, the investigation into the incident continues, with political reactions emerging from West Be...