Rahul Gandhi urges support for victims of Tirupati tragedy | Look
Andhra Pradesh: The tragedy near Vishnu Nivasam in Tirupati left six dead and sparked reactions from the leaders while CM Chandrababu Naidu took immediate action.
Andhra Pradesh: Six people lost their lives while others are injured in the stampede near the Vishnu Nivasam ticket counter that occurred in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday. The tragedy occurred at the counter where 'darshan' tokens were issued for the revered Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara.
PM Modi, Amit Shah share condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the stampede. On X (formerly Twitter), in a post by the Prime Minister's Office, it was written, " Saddened by the stampede in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. Condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Wish those injured an early recovery. The AP Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected: PM Modi.
Pained by the stampede in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover soon. The AP Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 8, 2025
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also condoled the incident and wrote, "Horrific stampede at Tirupati temple is very unfortunate. My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. The injured must recover soon."
Pained by the unfortunate incident of the stampede in the Tirupati temple. My sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased. May the injured recover at the earliest.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 8, 2025
తిరుపతి విష్ణు నివాసం టికెట్ల కౌంటర్ వద్ద జరిగిన తొక్కిసలాట సంఘటన విషయం నన్ను తీవ్ర దిగ్భ్రాంతికి గురి…
Rahul Gandhi seeks support
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, condoled the incident and appealed to all Congress leaders and workers to extend support to the victims. He expressed his sadness over the tragedy and appealed for solidarity in these trying times.
The tragic stampede in Tirupati is deeply saddening.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 8, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Wishing a swift recovery to all those injured.
I urge Congress leaders and workers to provide all possible assistance during this difficult time.
Officials react to the incident
Quoting officials from the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, six pilgrims have reportedly died, with only one being identified. The rest have not been identified yet. TTD Chairman BR Naidu has issued a statement confirming that the incident occurred and stating the measures taken to monitor the processes.
Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu acts
The chief minister of the province, N Chandrababu Naidu of Andhra Pradesh, was disturbed by the issue. He also telephoned senior officials who handled the event and cautioned the officers not to let such incident happen again. The Chief Minister will be at the victims' homes on Thursday at 11:45 am to pay tributes and witness the situation directly.
