Injured victims of a stampede, broke out late Wednesday night at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple, being treated at a hospital, in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. At least six devotees died and dozens were injured in a stampede that broke out late Wednesday evening as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills, said an official. | Photo Credit: PTI

Tirupati stampede: President Murmu, PM Modi condole death of devotees

Prime Minister Modi says Andhra government providing all assistance to devotees who have been affected by the stampede

by · The Hindu

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday (January 9, 2025) said she was distressed to know the loss of lives of devotees due to a stampede in Tirupati, and offered her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

She also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

"Distressed to know that a stampede in Tirupati led to loss of life of many devotees. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of the injured," President Murmu said in a post on X.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the loss of lives in the stampede. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office said, “Pained by the stampede in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover soon. The AP Government is providing all possible assistance to those affected.”

At least six devotees died and dozens were injured in the stampede on Wednesday night as hundreds of them jostled for tickets for Vaikunta Dwara Darshanam at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple on Tirumala Hills.

(with inputs from PTI)

Published - January 09, 2025 09:44 am IST