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President, PM condole loss of lives in Godavari Pushkaralu stampede

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President, PM condole loss of lives in Godavari Pushkaralu stampede
President, PM condole loss of lives in Godavari Pushkaralu stampede

President of India Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the loss of lives in a stampede at the Pushkarulu Ghat of Godavari River in Rajahmundry District of Andhra Pradesh.

In his message to Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan, the President said, “I am saddened to learn about the stampede at the Pushkarulu Ghat of Godavari River in Rajahmundry District of Andhra Pradesh, where a number of devotees have lost their lives and many others are injured. I understand relief and rescue operations are currently underway.  I call upon the State Government and other authorities to provide all possible aid to the bereaved families, who have lost their near and dear ones as well as medical assistance to the injured," he said.

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"Please convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I wish speedy recovery to the injured persons,” the President said.

In a separate message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to stampede at Rajahmundry. The Prime Minister discussed the situation with Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu.

"Deeply pained at the loss of lives due to stampede at Rajahmundry. My condolences to the families of the deceased and prayers with the injured. I spoke to CM N. Chandrababu Naidu and discussed the situation with him. The State Government is working to restore normalcy", the Prime Minister said.