Thanjavur Temple News Live Updates: CM Stalin announces ex-gratia for victims' families; PM Modi, President Kovind express condolences

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At least 11 people were electrocuted after a temple chariot came in contact with a high voltage electric wire during a chariot procession in Thanjavur district. The incident took place at Kalimedu when the chariot procession of Appar Swamy Mutt was under way. Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin announced Rs 5 lakh compensation for families of the victims of the Thanjavur electrocution accident. 

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