Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed deep sadness over the tragic loss of lives in the stampede at the Kashibugga Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. In a post on social media, Gandhi extended his condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.
“Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the stampede at the Kashibugga Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. My heart goes out to the bereaved families and all those injured. I hope they find strength and recover soon,” Rahul Gandhi said in a post on X.
The stampede at the temple has resulted in the loss of several lives, with many more injured. The incident has sent shockwaves across the state, with authorities launching a probe into the tragedy.
Gandhi has urged the Government of Andhra Pradesh to mobilize resources for relief and engage with the victims’ families with empathy and speed. He has also appealed to Congress leaders and workers in the region to assist in relief work and support the grieving families.
The incident has raised concerns about crowd management and safety measures at religious places, highlighting the need for authorities to take steps to prevent such tragedies in the future.