Rajasthan’s industrial landscape was struck by sorrow as a ferocious fire ravaged a chemical and firecracker factory in Bhiwadi’s Khushkheda area. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, visibly moved, took to X to share his condolences and outline immediate relief measures.
‘This devastating fire and the resulting fatalities are unbearable,’ the CM posted. He instructed the release of Rs 3 lakh from the CM Relief Fund to each victim’s family and ordered prompt aid for all affected. Administrative machinery has been mobilized to support the grieving families.
Joining the chorus of sorrow, Deputy CM Diya Kumari prayed for divine peace for the souls lost and resilience for their loved ones, alongside quick healing for the wounded.
Congress leaders have seized the moment to question the state’s safety apparatus. Sachin Pilot expressed deep empathy while highlighting the alarming pattern of such incidents, calling for robust preventive actions. Govind Singh Dotasra lambasted the ruling BJP for systemic failures in inspections and accountability.
This fire underscores the urgent need for stringent safety audits in Rajasthan’s factories. Officials are now under pressure to deliver on promises of reform and ensure worker safety amid rapid industrialization.