PM Modi And Union Home Minister Amit Shah Express Condolences Over Tirupati Stampede

• Incident Overview: A tragic stampede occurred near Vishnu Niwasam at the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara ticketing counter in Tirupati, resulting in the deaths of six people and injuries to several others.
• The stampede took place during the distribution of darshan tokens for the Ekadasi Darshan event.

Reactions from National Leaders

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the incident and conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased. In his message, PM Modi highlighted that the Andhra Pradesh government is providing all possible assistance to the victims and their families. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
  • PM Modi’s statement on X:
    “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.”
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah also offered his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the recovery of those injured. He expressed shock over the incident and the loss of lives.
  • Amit Shah’s statement on X:
    “Pained by the unfortunate incident of the stampede in the Tirupati temple. My sincere condolences to the families of the deceased. May the injured recover at the earliest.”

Official Actions and Response

• Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has been closely monitoring the situation and is expected to meet the families of the victims on Thursday morning.
• TTD Chairman BR Naidu expressed grief over the incident, confirming that the identification of victims is underway and that medical assistance is being provided to the injured.
• The Andhra Pradesh state government is actively coordinating relief measures, and the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has promised an inquiry into the incident.

Conclusion

The stampede near Vishnu Niwasam in Tirupati has left the nation grieving over the loss of lives. Both PM Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah have extended their condolences, and authorities at the state level are taking swift action to address the situation and prevent such incidents in the future.