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Saddened by the unfortunate stampede at Tirupati Temple. Heartfelt condolences to the families who lost dear ones. Pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 9, 2025

May God give place to the departed souls: Kejriwal

This accident that happened in Tirupati temple is very sad. May God give place to the departed souls in his lotus feet. I pray to God that the devotees who have been injured get well soon and return to their homes: Arvind Kejriwal 

#WATCH | Tirupati Stampede | Andhra Pradesh | Visuals from Sri Venkateswara Ramnarayan Ruia Government General Hospital in Tirupati, where the people who sustained injuries in the incident are undergoing treatment.

6 people were killed and around 40 were injured in a stampede… pic.twitter.com/0hEYWZhW0F

— ANI (@ANI) January 9, 2025

'Pained by the stampede', PM Modi posts on X, condoles deaths

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

Home Minister Amit Shah offers condolences to kin of deceased

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 condoles deaths, asks Congress workers, leaders to provide assistance

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

TTD must make elaborate arrangements to prevent such incidents: Nara Lokesh

I am deeply saddened by the stampede that took place near Vishnu Niwasam in Tirupati in the wake of the release of Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan tickets, in which four devotees died. TTD should make more elaborate arrangements to prevent such unfortunate incidents. The government stands by the families of the deceased devotees: Nara Lokesh 

Have asked higher officials to visit spot, save lives: CM

"In the wake of information that the condition of some of them is critical, I have directed higher officials to go to the spot and take relief measures... to provide better medical treatment to the injured and save their lives. I am talking to the district and TTD officials from time to time and am taking stock of the situation," he added. 

Tragic incident: CM Naidu

"The death of several devotees in a stampede near Vishnu Niwasam in Tirupati for tokens to visit Tirumala Srivari Vaikuntha Dwara has shocked me. This tragic incident, which took place at a time when devotees had gathered in large numbers for tokens, deeply disturbed me," Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has posted on X.