Kolkata, Sep 24 || West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to electrocution on September 23.
Speaking at a Durga Puja inauguration in south Kolkata, CM Banerjee also urged the Calcutta Electric Supply Corporation (CESC), the electricity provider in Kolkata and adjoining areas, to provide Rs 5 lakh compensation to the families of those who got electrocuted.
"The state government will provide Rs 2 lakh ex gratia to the next of kin of those electrocuted yesterday. Money cannot replace lives, but even if CESC does not provide jobs, we will ensure special employment is given to such family members," she said.
CM Banerjee further appealed to CESC to take responsibility for the electrocution deaths.