Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his grief over the stampede at Saradhabali near Shree Gundicha Temple, which resulted in three fatalities and several injuries. He labeled the incident as ‘extremely tragic’ and urged the Odisha government to expedite relief efforts. Gandhi emphasized the critical need for a thorough review of security and crowd management protocols for large-scale events, highlighting that protecting lives is paramount and any shortcomings in this area are unacceptable. He extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery to those injured. He also encouraged Congress workers to provide assistance on the ground.
