President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed their deep condolences following the tragic fire at Central Textile Mills in Solapur, Maharashtra, which resulted in eight deaths. Both leaders announced financial aid to support the victims' families and those injured in the incident.

Key Points:

1. A severe fire broke out on May 18, 2025, at Central Textile Mills in Solapur’s MIDC area, claiming eight lives including the factory owner and workers.
2. President Droupadi Murmu offered heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and wished speedy recovery for the injured.
3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ex-gratia relief from the PM National Relief Fund—Rs.2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 for each injured person.
4. Victims’ relatives alleged delayed response by the fire department and inadequate firefighting equipment contributed to the severity of the tragedy.
5. The local community mourned the loss as victims were cremated and safety authorities began investigating the incident to prevent future occurrences.