CM gives ex-gratia to people who lost family members in tragic incidents

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. File. Photo: X/@gupta_rekha via PTI. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) handed over compensation cheques to families who lost their loved ones in various tragic incidents in the capital. Financial assistance was provided to the family of a COVID-19 warrior who lost her life during the pandemic, as well as to families affected by the building collapse in Satya Niketan, the fire in Tughlakabad and the drowning incident in the Jasola drain, as per the CMO.Financial assistance was provided to the families of the four people who lost their lives in the building collapse in Satya Niketan last month were given an ex-gratia assistance of ₹10 lakh each. The Chief Minister distributed ex-gratia cheques of ₹10 lakh each to the families of those who died in the Tughlakabad fire, ₹2 lakh to the injured and ₹20,000 each to two people who sustained minor injuries. Cheques for an ex-gratia amount of ₹5 lakh were also distributed to the family of the person who lost their life in the drowning incident in Jasola.The Chief Minister said the loss of a loved one was irreparable. “In such difficult circumstances, it was the government’s responsibility to stand by the affected families and provide them with all possible assistance. The ex-gratia assistance aims to offer financial relief during this difficult time and reassure the families that they are not alone, and that the Delhi Government stands with them at every step,” Ms. Gutpa said. Earlier in the day, the CM distributed cheques of ₹1 lakh each and Karwa Chauth kits to 51 newlywed women on the occasion of their first Karwa Chauth. The women were married in a mass wedding ceremony organised by the Ladli Foundation in March.The Chief Minister said that supporting daughters in need at the time of their marriage and standing by them on important occasions in their lives was a sensitive and commendable effort. “Such initiatives provide emotional support to the women and their families while strengthening the spirit of cooperation, respect and belonging in society,” she said. Published - October 29, 2026 01:26 pm IST