New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Saturday expressed grief over the stampede at the Kashibugga Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, which left at least nine devotees dead.

“Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the stampede at the Kashibugga Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. My heart goes out to the bereaved families and all those injured. I hope they find strength and recover soon,” said Gandhi in a message on X.

“I urge the Government of Andhra Pradesh to mobilise every resource for relief and to engage with the victims’ families with empathy, dignity, and speed. I also appeal to our Congress leaders and workers in the region to assist in relief work and support the grieving,” said Gandhi.

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