Narayana seeks Rs 10 lakh aid to injured at PM’s meeting in Kolkata

CPI national secretary Dr K. Narayana today conveyed sympathies to the injured in ghastly accident occurred in West Bengal during public meeting organized by BJP and addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In a statement here today, Narayana condemned the “gross negligence” on the part of BJP organizers and followers of Narendra Modi in erecting the tent for a public meeting. Some 90 persons were injured, two critically, and admitted to the Kolkata Hospital. The CPI leader demanded that the Centre announce Rs 10 lakh compensation to each injured and also demanded special medical treatment to the injured. (NSS)