Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday condoled the loss of lives due to a stampede at a temple in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has announced ex-gratia compensation for the families of the deceased and for those who were injured in the tragic incident. A large number of devotees had gathered at Venkateswara Swamy Temple on the occasion of Ekadashi, when the stampede broke out, killing at least 10 people and injuring many others.

In a post on X, PM Modi's office said he was "pained" by the stampede in Andhra Pradesh. The statement added: "My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF (Prime Minister's National Relief Fund) would be given to the

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