"Deeply distressed": Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan expresses sorrow over Tirupati stampede incident

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 9 : Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan expressed shock and deep distress over the tragic stampede that occurred near Vishnu Nivasam in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati, which resulted in the loss of six lives
Kalyan suggested that the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) authorities make immediate arrangements to provide appropriate information and assistance to the families of the victims of the incident.
The Deputy CM further directed the TTD governing council to take responsibility for supporting the families of the deceased and to provide them with moral assistance.
A statement from his office, reads, "I am deeply distressed to know that six people died in the stampede that took place at the centres set up for Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan tickets in Tirupati. It is unfortunate that devotees who came for the darshan of the Lord met with a tragic death. I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. I suggest the Medical and Health Department provide better medical services to the injured."
"It has been learned that some of the deceased and injured have come from other areas. I suggest the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam authorities make appropriate arrangements immediately to provide appropriate information and assistance to their families. Similarly, the TTD Governing Council should take the responsibility of visiting the families of the deceased and providing them with moral support," the statement added.
Kalyan also urged the Jana Sena leaders and Jana Sainiks to provide assistance to the officials and police personnel in managing the queues at the ticket counters in Tirupati city.
The statement reads, "In the wake of this incident, I appeal to the Jana Sena leaders and Jana Sainiks to provide assistance to the officials and police personnel in managing the queues at the ticket counters in Tirupati city."
Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy also expressed his deep sorrow over the death of the individuals who lost their lives in a tragic stampede in Tirupati.
Reddy informed that he along with the Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad and Home Minister Anitha would visit Tirupati by Thursday morning to take necessary measures and meet the families of the victims.
He said, " An unfortunate incident occurred in Tirupati last night, ahead of Mukkoti Ekadashi Utsav with lakhs of devotees expected to attend the event, it is deeply saddening that six pilgrims lost their lives in the stampede. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has instructed us to make arrangements for the darshan of other pilgrims without hurting their sentiments. Following the Chief Minister's directions, Revenue Minister Anagani Satya Prasad, Home Minister Anitha, and I will reach Tirupati by tomorrow morning. We will take necessary measures and meet the families of the victims."
Earlier, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed his deep shock over the death of devotees in the stampede that took place near Vishnu Niwasam in Tirupati for 'darshan' tokens at Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said in a statement.
As many as six people lost their lives and several others were injured after a stampede broke out near Vishnu Niwasam in Tirupati on Wednesday evening.
The incident occurred near Vishnu Niwasam close to the Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara ticketing counter, during the distribution of 'darshan' tokens.
As per the statement from the office of TTD Chairman BR Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is closely monitoring the incident and will meet the families of the victims of the stampede on Thursday morning.
The statement reads, "It is an unfortunate event, 6 pilgrims lost their lives. So far, only one pilgrim has been identified, while the others are yet to be identified. N Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is very serious about the incident and has expressed dissatisfaction with the officials' management during a teleconference. The Chief Minister will visit the families of the deceased tomorrow at 11:45 am. CM has warned that such incidents should not be repeated and is closely monitoring updates on the issue"