Tragedy Strikes Kolkatas Durga Puja Pandal, Leaders Express Condolences
A tragic stampede during Durga Puja in Kolkata resulted in 17 deaths and many injuries, prompting condolences from top leaders.
Kolkata, October 17 (Daily Kiran) : A devastating stampede occurred at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, claiming the lives of 17 individuals and injuring 25 others. The incident has drawn expressions of sorrow from several prominent leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Amit Shah took to social media, sharing his grief over the tragedy at the Chorabagan public Durga Puja pandal. He stated that he had spoken with West Bengal Chief Minister Shubhendu Adhikari regarding the incident. Shah expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the souls of the victims. He also assured that the administration is providing all possible medical assistance to the injured.
Shah announced that he would cancel all his engagements in West Bengal the following day to visit the injured in hospitals. He prayed for a swift recovery for all those affected.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and property caused by the stampede. He conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the affected families and prayed for the quick recovery of the injured, emphasizing that relief and rescue operations are underway to provide timely assistance.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also voiced his distress over the incident, stating that it was heartbreaking for numerous families to experience such tragedy during a festive occasion. He extended his condolences to those who lost loved ones and prayed for the souls of the deceased.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described the news of casualties at the Chorabagan pandal as extremely tragic and heartbreaking. He prayed for the departed souls and strength for the grieving families, asking for the quick recovery of the injured.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal shared his anguish over the loss of life and property in the Kolkata tragedy, extending deep sympathy to the affected families and praying for the swift recovery of the injured.
BJP MP Tarun Chugh also expressed his sorrow, calling the incident at the Chorabagan Durga Puja pandal profoundly tragic. He paid tribute to those who lost their lives and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, praying for peace for the departed souls and a quick recovery for the injured.
