Over 100 Killed In Hathras Stampede: PM Announces Ex-Gratia Of 2 Lakh, President Condoles 'Heart-Rending' Incident
The stampede occurred during a crowded 'satsang' event in a village under the Sikandra Rao station area. Hathras officials have confirmed approximately 90 deaths in his district.
Hathras Stampede: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and several other leaders expressed grief over the tragedy in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, where more than 100 people are feared to have been killed in a stampede during a 'satsang' prayer meeting. The Prime Minister's office said that an ex-gratia of Rs two lakh has been announced for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Hathras. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," the PMO said in an X post.
The Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Hathras. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 2, 2024
Addressing the Lok Sabha, PM Modi said, "I am saddened by the tragic incident in Hathras. My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The state government is actively involved in rescue operations, and the central government is in touch. We will provide all possible assistance to the victims".
"The news of the death of many devotees including women and children in the accident in Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh is heart-rending. I express my deepest condolences to those who lost their family members and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured," President Droupadi Murmu tweeted.
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस जिले में हुई दुर्घटना में महिलाओं और बच्चों सहित अनेक श्रद्धालुओं की मृत्यु का समाचार हृदय विदारक है। मैं अपने परिवारजनों को खोने वाले लोगों के प्रति गहन शोक संवेदना व्यक्त करती हूं तथा घायल हुए लोगों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 2, 2024
The stampede occurred during a crowded 'satsang' event in a village under the Sikandra Rao station area. Hathras district Ashish confirmed approximately 90 deaths in his district, with an additional 27 fatalities reported from hospitals in Etah.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed sorrow over the incident, tweeting, "I am deeply saddened by the tragic accident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. I express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident. May God give them strength to bear this pain. The local administration is engaged in relief work. I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured".
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस में हुए दुःखद हादसे से मन अत्यंत व्यथित है। इस दुर्घटना में जान गँवाने वाले लोगों के परिवारजनों के प्रति संवेदनाएँ व्यक्त करता हूँ। ईश्वर उन्हें यह कष्ट सहने की शक्ति दें। स्थानीय प्रशासन राहत कार्यों में जुटा है। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 2, 2024
'Extremely Sad': Oppn On Hathras 'Satsang' Stampede
Uttar Pradesh former Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav said, "We got this information when we were in the Parliament. The question is what was the Govt doing when such an incident took place? So many people have lost their lives. It is sad that if Govt knew that there would be a large gathering at an event, what did they do for their safety?"
"The Govt is responsible for this. Help should be provided to the families of the deceased. I hope that the Govt will ensure the best treatment for the injured," he told reporters.
#WATCH | On the Hathras stampede incident, Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav says "We got this information when we were in the Parliament. The question is what was the Govt doing when such an incident took place? So many people have lost their lives. It is sad that if Govt knew… pic.twitter.com/Addqe4H4jC
— ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2024
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, and party candidate for Wayanad seat Priyanka Gandhi also expressed grief over the tragedy.
"The news of the death of many devotees due to a stampede in the Satsang in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. The scenes of the accident are extremely heart-rending. We express our deepest condolences to the bereaved families. We urge the government and administration to leave no stone unturned in treating the injured and provide immediate compensation to the victims. Workers of opposition parties are requested to provide all possible help to the people affected by the accident," Kharge said in an X post.
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस के सत्संग में भगदड़ मच जाने से कई श्रद्धालुओं की मृत्यु की खबर बेहद पीड़ादायक है। हादसे के दृश्य अत्यंत हृदयविदारक हैं।
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) July 2, 2024
शोकाकुल परिवारों के प्रति हम गहरी संवेदनाएँ व्यक्त करते हैं। सरकार एवं प्रशासन से आग्रह करते हैं कि घायलों के उपचार में कोई कमी न रखें व…
"The news of the death of many devotees due to the stampede during the satsang in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. I express my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. The government and administration are requested to provide every possible treatment to the injured and relief to the affected families. All workers of India are requested to provide their cooperation in relief and rescue," Rahul Gandhi said.
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस में सत्संग के दौरान मची भगदड़ से कई श्रद्धालुओं की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत पीड़ादायक है।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 2, 2024
सभी शोकाकुल परिजनों को अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करते हुए घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की आशा करता हूं।
सरकार और प्रशासन से अनुरोध है कि घायलों को हर संभव उपचार एवं…
"The news of the death of many devotees due to the stampede during the satsang in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh is extremely painful. I express my deepest condolences to all the bereaved families and hope for the speedy recovery of the injured. The government and administration are requested to provide every possible treatment to the injured and relief to the affected families. All workers of India are requested to provide their cooperation in relief and rescue," Priyanka said.
उत्तर प्रदेश के हाथरस में सत्संग के दौरान मची भगदड़ से कई श्रद्धालुओं की मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत पीड़ादायक है।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 2, 2024
सभी शोकाकुल परिजनों को अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करते हुए घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की आशा करता हूं।
सरकार और प्रशासन से अनुरोध है कि घायलों को हर संभव उपचार एवं…
Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and supremo of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Mayawati conveyed her condolences. "It is very sad that a large number of people died and many were injured in a stampede during a religious gathering in Hathras district of UP and a young man was killed during a Buddhist/Bhim Katha in Agra. The government should investigate these incidents and take appropriate action and provide financial assistance to the victim families," she said.
यूपी के जिला हाथरस में सत्संग के दौरान मची भगदड़ में काफी संख्या में लोगों की हुई मौत व अनेकों के घायल होने तथा आगरा में भी बौध/भीमकथा के दौरान एक युवक की हुई हत्या अति-दुःखद। सरकार इन घटनाओं की जाँच कर उचित कार्रवाई तथा पीड़ित परिवारों की आर्थिक मदद करे।
— Mayawati (@Mayawati) July 2, 2024
As per a PTI report, victims, either deceased or unconscious, were transported to Sikandara Rao Trauma Centre in trucks and vehicles, where their bodies were laid outside the health center amid a solemn atmosphere. Distressing footage showed scenes of grief, with persons mourning among the casualties. Click here for the latest updates.
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