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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh for each of the victims of the recent stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh. The tragic incident occurred during the annual Brahmotsavam festival, leaving many devotees injured and several others dead.

Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister has vowed strict action against those responsible for the stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Srikakulam, where at least nine people have died and several others are feared injured. The incident occurred during the annual Ekadashi festival, with videos showing chaotic scenes at the temple. The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia payment for the families of the deceased.

Eight people died and over 30 were injured in a stampede at Haridwar's Mansa Devi Temple, triggered by a false alarm of electricity leakage. The temple reopened with enhanced security, and both Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh CMs announced Rs 2 lakh aid for the victims' families. A probe is ongoing.

In Puri, Odisha, a stampede during Rath Yatra resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. Congress demands accountability, survivors criticize crowd management, and an inquiry is underway.