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Rs 5 lakh aid for house construction to Nithin Raj’s family

Thiruvananthapuram, April 14 (UNI) The family of Nithin Raj, who allegedly died by suicide following caste-based harassment, will receive financial assistance for the construction of a new house, announced by Opposition leader in Kerala Assembly VD Satheesan on Tuesday.
The first instalment, a cheque of Rs 5 lakh will be handed over to the family today. Former minister and UDF candidate from Aruvikkara, V. S. Sivakumar, will personally visit the family’s residence to deliver the cheque, acting on the instructions of the Opposition Leader.
The remaining amount for the house construction is expected to be provided in phases after the work commences.
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