President of India Droupadi Murmu on Saturday expressed her deepest condolences over the tragic stampede at the Venkateswara Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, that claimed atleast nine lives and left several injured.

In a post shared on X, President Murmu said, “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.”

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences to the victims of the Venkateswara Swamy Temple stampede in Srikulam, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday.

He announced that an ex-gratia payment of Rs. 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) would be of

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