A vessel carrying passengers set out on the Ganges river in the Vaishali district of Bihar. The trip was taking place amid a ship‑renaming ceremony that had drawn local officials and residents to the riverside.
While the ceremony was underway, the boat overturned in the river. The accident resulted in the loss of thirteen lives.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at the ship‑renaming event when news of the capsizing reached the gathering. The occasion, meant to celebrate a new vessel, quickly shifted to a scene of mourning as the scale of the tragedy became clear.
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary declared additional assistance.
Addressing the assembled crowd, the Prime Minister expressed his deep sorrow. He said, "I express my deep sorrow in this difficult time to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The local administration is providing support to the affected people." In Hindi he also remarked, "बिहार के वैशाली में नाव पलटने की घटना में हुई जानमाल की हानि अत्यंत दुखद है।"
In his remarks, Prime Minister Modi announced an ex‑gratia payment of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for each family of the deceased. He also stated that ₹50,000 would be provided to each person injured in the accident.
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary declared additional assistance. He promised ₹4 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in the boat capsizing.
Beyond the compensation for fatalities, the relief package earmarked ₹50,000 for each injured individual. The local administration is actively delivering aid to those affected, ensuring that medical and immediate needs are addressed.
As of the date of the incident, both national and state authorities have mobilized resources to support the victims’ families. The combined financial commitments total ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s fund, ₹4 lakh from the chief minister’s office, and ₹50,000 for each injured person, with ongoing relief work being carried out by local officials.