Tirupati Stampede: Rahul Gandhi Condoles Devotees Deaths, Urges Congress Leaders to Assist

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed deep sadness over the stampede at Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati temple. He urged Congress workers to extend all possible assistance to those affected during this challenging time.

The tragic stampede in Tirupati is deeply saddening. 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, Rahu Gandhi said in a post X.

The tragic stampede in Tirupati is deeply saddening.

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.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 8, 2025

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At least six devotees lost their lives, and dozens were injured in a stampede on Wednesday evening as crowds scrambled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills, officials confirmed. Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Chairman BR Naidu stated that one of the victims has been identified.