Srikakulam temple stampede: PM Modi announces ₹2 lakh ex gratia
A stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district has left several people dead and many injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his condolences on X and announced ₹2 lakh for each victim's family, plus ₹50,000 for the injured from the PM's National Relief Fund.
Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President and Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda also expressed their sorrow over the tragedy.
CM Naidu blames poor planning, promises action
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu called out poor planning as a cause and promised action against those responsible.
There's now a bigger push for better crowd management at temples—especially to protect women, kids, and seniors.
Leaders like Deputy CM K. Pawan Kalyan are demanding stronger safety measures, while others want a full inquiry and more support for affected families.