PM on Kerala temple fire : heart-rending and shocking, to reach Kerala soon

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed shock over the fire tragedy which happened at a temple in Kollam district of Kerala. Shri Modi said that he will be reaching Kerala soon to take stock of the situation arising due to the unfortunate tragedy.

” Fire at temple in Kollam is heart-rending and shocking beyond words. My thoughts are with families of the deceased & prayers with the injured.

Spoke to CM Oommen Chandy about the fire at a temple in Kollam. Arranging for immediate shifting of those critically injured via helicopter.

Have also asked my Cabinet colleague and Health Minister JPNadda to immediately reach the site of the fire tragedy in Kollam.

I will be reaching Kerala soon to take stock of the situation arising due to the unfortunate fire tragedy in Kollam”, the Prime Minister said.