President Droupadi Murmu condoled the loss of lives in a stampede at a temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam, on Saturday, and prayed for the quick recovery of those injured.

\"Shocked to learn about the loss of lives in a tragic incident at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for quick recovery of those injured,\" Murmu said in a post on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede.

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each would be given from the PM National Relief Fund to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the tragedy.

\"Pained by the stampede in Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.

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