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President Murmu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic stampede at Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar. Arvind Kejriwal called the incident heart-wrenching and demanded accountability. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced compensation and ordered a magisterial inquiry. The tragedy has raised concerns over safety at religious gatherings.

Key Points: President Murmu Condoles Mansa Devi Temple Stampede Deaths

  • President Murmu offers condolences to grieving families
  • Kejriwal calls for accountability in temple arrangements
  • Uttarakhand CM announces ex-gratia for victims
  • Magisterial inquiry ordered into Haridwar stampede
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Deeply painful, President Murmu condoles deaths at Uttarakhand's Mansa Devi Temple stampede

President Murmu and Arvind Kejriwal express grief over Haridwar temple stampede as Uttarakhand CM orders probe.

"The news of the death of many devotees in the stampede accident is deeply painful. - President Droupadi Murmu"

New Delhi, July 27

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday expressed her condolences at the loss of lives in the stampede this morning on the route to the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, "The news of the death of many devotees in the stampede accident on the way to the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar is deeply painful."

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"I express my heartfelt condolences to all the grieving families. I pray that all the injured devotees recover quickly," the post read.

Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal termed the incident as "heart-wrenching" and prayed for strength for the families who lost their loved ones.

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In a post on X, Arvind Kejriwal wrote, "The heart-wrenching incident of the stampede at the Mansa Devi Temple in the holy city of Haridwar has left the heart distressed. May God grant strength to those devotees who lost their loved ones, and may the departed souls find peace."

He stated that the tragedy reveals a serious failure in arrangements and that those responsible must be held accountable.

"Such horrific incidents at religious sites expose the negligence of the arrangements. This is not just an accident, but a failure of the system, for which accountability must be established," the post read.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister has ordered a magisterial inquiry and announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured in the stampede.

Addressing reporters, CM Dhami said, "The injured are being treated. Some have been referred to AIIMS Rishikesh. Our priority is that they get good treatment and recover soon. A toll-free number has also been issued. Magisterial inquiry has been ordered and ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured, also announced."

He said, "Six people have died in this accident..."

- ANI

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Shreya B
The ex-gratia amount is good but no money can bring back lost lives. The government must implement better crowd control measures at all major pilgrimage sites. Haridwar sees lakhs of devotees every year - why aren't we prepared??
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Aman W
While I appreciate President Murmu's quick response, I wish our leaders would take preventive actions before such tragedies occur rather than just offering condolences after. This is not the first time this has happened at religious sites.
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Priya S
My family was planning to visit Mansa Devi next month. Now we're reconsidering. The government must ensure safety of devotees - this is basic governance. Prayers for the departed souls 🙏
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Varun X
Kejriwal is right about accountability. But all parties are equally responsible - this isn't about politics. We need permanent solutions like digital queue systems, better pathways, and trained personnel at these crowded places.
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Nisha Z
As someone from Uttarakhand, I'm ashamed this keeps happening in our state. Tourism is important but not at the cost of lives. The CM must take strict action against officials responsible for poor arrangements.

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