Tirupati Temple Stampede: Rahul Gandhi to S Jaishankar, Political Leaders Pay Condolence

Tirupati Temple Stampede: A tragic stampede at the Tirupati Vishnu Niwasam ticket counter in Andhra Pradesh has claimed several lives and left many injured. The unfortunate incident has drawn widespread condolences from political leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other key figures. Here’s how leaders across the political spectrum expressed their grief and support.  

President Droupadi Murmu’s Condolence  

President Droupadi Murmu shared her sorrow over the incident, tweeting:  

“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.”  

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 of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) January 9, 2025

PM Modi Expresses Grief  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his condolences and assured support from the Andhra Pradesh government. He tweeted:  

 “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.”  

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: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 8, 2025

EAM S Jaishankar Saddened by the Incident  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also expressed his grief:  

''Saddened by unfortunate stampede at Tirupati Temple.”  

"Saddened by unfortunate stampede at Tirupati Temple": EAM Jaishankar

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— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) January 9, 2025

Amit Shah Offers Condolences  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the incident as deeply shocking. He tweeted:  

"Pained by the unfortunate incident of the stampede in the Tirupati temple. My sincere condolences to the families of the deceased. May the injured recover at the earliest.”  

Pained by the unfortunate incident of the stampede in the Tirupati temple. My sincerest condolences to the families of the deceased. May the injured recover at the earliest.

తిరుపతి విష్ణు నివాసం టికెట్ల కౌంటర్ వద్ద జరిగిన తొక్కిసలాట సంఘటన విషయం నన్ను తీవ్ర దిగ్భ్రాంతికి గురి…

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) January 8, 2025

Rahul Gandhi Calls for Support  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his sadness and urged party workers to help those affected. He wrote:  

"The tragic stampede in Tirupati is deeply saddening. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Wishing a swift recovery to all those injured. I urge Congress leaders and workers to provide all possible assistance during this difficult time.”  

The tragic stampede in Tirupati is deeply saddening.

My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Wishing a swift recovery to all those injured.

I urge Congress leaders and workers to provide all possible assistance during this difficult time.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 8, 2025

This tragic incident has unified leaders in offering condolences and emphasizing the importance of extending support to the affected families. The investigation into the cause of the stampede is ongoing, and the government is ensuring relief measures are in place.