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Umang Singhar offers Rs 50,000 aid to families of poisonous liquor deaths, seeks Rs 25 lakh compensation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 09:18 PM
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Opposition leader Umang Singhar met the relatives of victims of toxic liquor deaths in Madhya Pradesh, announcing a one‑time assistance of Rs 50,000 per family and urging the state government to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation.
Madhya Pradesh opposition leader Umang Singhar visited the homes of families who lost loved ones after consuming poisonous liquor, a tragedy that has claimed several lives in recent weeks. The meeting, held in the affected districts, was aimed at gauging the immediate needs of the bereaved and conveying the party’s solidarity.
During the interaction, Singhar announced a one‑time financial assistance of Rs 50,000 for each affected family. He said the amount would be provided directly to the relatives to help cover urgent expenses such as funeral costs and medical bills.
The leader also pressed the state government to grant a compensation of Rs 25 lakh to every family, arguing that the loss of a breadwinner warrants substantial restitution. He warned that the opposition would continue to raise the issue in the legislative assembly until the demand is met.
Singhar’s statements come as authorities investigate the source of the contaminated liquor and consider stricter enforcement of alcohol safety regulations.
During the interaction, Singhar announced a one‑time financial assistance of Rs 50,000 for each affected family. He said the amount would be provided directly to the relatives to help cover urgent expenses such as funeral costs and medical bills.
The leader also pressed the state government to grant a compensation of Rs 25 lakh to every family, arguing that the loss of a breadwinner warrants substantial restitution. He warned that the opposition would continue to raise the issue in the legislative assembly until the demand is met.
Singhar’s statements come as authorities investigate the source of the contaminated liquor and consider stricter enforcement of alcohol safety regulations.