Prime Minister expresses grief over the loss of lives due to a stampede in Lakhisarai, Bihar
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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Summary of Prime Minister’s Statement on Lakhisarai Stampede
On August 17, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) issued a formal statement expressing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s deep grief regarding the loss of lives resulting from a stampede in Lakhisarai, Bihar.
Key Details and Statements:
- Condolences: The Prime Minister extended his sympathies to the bereaved families and offered prayers for the swift recovery of those injured in the incident.
- Administrative Action: The statement confirmed that the local administration is actively engaged in assisting those affected by the tragedy.
- Public Communication: The message was disseminated via the official PMO India X (formerly Twitter) account (@PMOIndia) at 12:08 PM.
Document Metadata:
- Release Date: August 17, 2026
- Origin: PIB Delhi, Prime Minister's Office
- Release ID: 2300333
- Language Availability: The official release is provided in multiple languages, including Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Manipuri, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Key Entities Referenced
Lakhisarai, Bihar: The location where the stampede incident occurred, serving as the central subject of the official statement.
Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India who expressed condolences and noted the active assistance by the local administration.
Prime Minister's Office (PMO): The primary government department that issued the official communication regarding the incident.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister expresses grief over the loss of
lives due to a stampede in Lakhisarai, Bihar
प्रव तथ: 17 AUG 2026 12:08PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a stampede in
Lakhisarai, Bihar.
The Prime Minister stated that his thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief and prayed
for the earliest recovery of the injured. He added that the local administration is actively assisting those
affected.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote:
"Pained by the loss of lives due to a stampede in Lakhisarai, Bihar. My thoughts are with the bereaved
families in this hour of grief. May the injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is assisting
those affected "
Pained by the loss of lives due to a stampede in Lakhisarai, Bihar. My thoughts
are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. May the injured recover at the
earliest. The local administration is assisting those affected: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 17, 2026
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