Wed Jan 08 18:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Tirupati Stampede Leaves Several Devotees Dead; CM and Union Minister Offer Condolences
**TIRUPATI, Andhra Pradesh (January 9, 2025)** – A tragic stampede at Tirupati on Wednesday resulted in the deaths of several devotees vying for Srivari Vaikunta Dwar Darshan tokens near Vishnu Nivasam. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed deep sorrow over the incident in a statement, offering his condolences to the families of the victims. He urged the Andhra Pradesh government to provide the best possible medical care to those injured in the stampede.
Union Minister Kishan Reddy also reacted to the tragedy, calling the incident heartbreaking. He stated that he had spoken with Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh and TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu, urging them to ensure optimal medical care for the injured. Both ministers expressed their deepest sympathies to the bereaved families. Further details regarding the exact number of casualties are awaited.
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