"Tragic, heartbreaking," says Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Tirupati stampede
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Expresses Grief Over Tirupati Stampede Tragedy
In New Delhi, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed her sorrow over the tragic stampede at the Tirupati temple. She conveyed her condolences to the families who lost loved ones and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. The incident occurred near Vishnu Niwasam during the distribution of 'darshan' tokens, resulting in six deaths and several injuries.
Response from Andhra Pradesh Government
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has called for a review meeting and plans to meet the families of the deceased. TDP National Spokesperson Prem Kumar Jain stated that measures are being taken to prevent such incidents in the future. He assured that proper arrangements were made for the 'Baikunth Ekadashi' event and that the government will provide necessary assistance to the affected families.
Future Arrangements
Offline tokens for darshan are now available at various centers in Tirupati. The Vaikunta Dwara Darshan at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple is scheduled from January 10 to 19, allowing devotees to receive blessings.
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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is an Indian politician and a member of the famous Nehru-Gandhi family. She is the daughter of Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, and the sister of Rahul Gandhi.
Tirupati Stampede
A stampede is when a large group of people rush in a panic, often leading to injuries or deaths. The Tirupati stampede happened at a famous temple in Andhra Pradesh, India, causing six deaths and many injuries.
Andhra Pradesh CM
CM stands for Chief Minister, who is the head of the government in an Indian state. Chandrababu Naidu was the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh at the time of the incident.
TDP
TDP stands for Telugu Desam Party, a regional political party in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Vaikunta Dwara Darshan
Vaikunta Dwara Darshan is a special event at the Tirumala Temple where devotees get a chance to enter through a special gate, believed to be auspicious. It usually happens once a year.
Tirumala Temple
The Tirumala Temple is a very famous Hindu temple located in the town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of the god Vishnu.
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