On April 21, 2023, President Droupadi Murmu expressed her condolences for the tragic loss of lives due to an explosion at a fireworks manufacturing unit in Mundathicode, Thrissur district, Kerala. The blast resulted in the deaths of at least 13 individuals and left many others with severe burn injuries. President Murmu took to social media platform X to convey her sorrow, stating, “Saddened to learn about the loss of lives due to an explosion at a fireworks unit in Thrissur, Kerala. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.” This incident has raised concerns regarding safety measures in the fireworks manufacturing industry, prompting calls for a review of existing regulations to prevent such tragedies in the future.