New Delhi: A heartbreaking stampede hit the Venkateshwara Swamy temple in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday. At least 10 people lost their lives during a puja, and many others got hurt. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep condolences regarding this painful accident. He has moreover spoken bounty for the unauthentic families. At the same time, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has moreover issued necessary instructions.
What is PM Modi's reaction to this incident?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his deep sadness on X (Formerly Twitter). "Heartbroken by the stampede at Venkateshwara Swamy temple. My thoughts are with the families who've lost loved ones," he posted. To ease the pain a bit, he's sending Rs two lakh to each family of those who passed and Rs 50 thousand to the injured folks—from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. His office widow that the inside government is talking closely with state officials and ready to pitch in however needed. Modi moreover sent quick-healing wishes to everyone hurt.
Pained by the stampede in Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones. I pray that the injured recover soon.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 1, 2025CM Naidu Steps Up with Orders
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu was gutted too. On Twitter, he said, "Shocked and saddened by the stampede at Venkateshwara temple in Kasibugga. This is a terrible loss. I've told the team to speed up relief work and requite top-notch medical help to the injured." He's kicked off a full probe into what went wrong and promised largest ways to handle crowds moving forward—learning from this tough lesson. Naidu wrapped up by saying the government is right there for the families in their darkest hour.
Big Questions Lingering Now
Folks virtually town are whispering—and shouting—about why this happened. The temple sees thousands every single day, but was there unbearable planning for the rush? Not really, some say. The wardship is owning up now, vowing fresh rules for safety and prod spritz in the days superiority to stop repeats. It's a stark wake-up: faith pulls us in, but keeping everyone unscratched matters just as much. A squint into any slip-ups by officials is underway, and the whole polity is still reeling from the shock.
