Andhra Stampede: CM Naidu Offers Condolences, Says Organisers Did Not Inform Govt About Event

This special report covers the tragic temple stampede in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district that claimed nine lives, sparking a political firestorm between the government and the opposition. The YSRCP has alleged the tragedy 'is not a result of unforeseen circumstances, but a direct consequence of calculated negligence'. The incident occurred at the privately constructed Kashi-Bhuga-Venkateshwara Swami Temple during the auspicious Kartika Masam Ekadashi celebration. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu stated that police were not informed about the large gathering, which prevented crowd control measures. The opposition YSRCP, however, has slammed the TDP-led government, holding it accountable for what they term a failure of governance and divided attention. This report delves into the administrative lapses and the political fallout of the tragedy.