SP seeks Rs 1cr each for victims
Samajwadi Party
's Media Cell posted on X, "The govt should give a compensation of Rs 1 crore each to the families of the deceased devotees, ensure proper treatment and compensation for those injured, and disclose the correct number of deaths.
" The UP Congress described the incident as "extremely tragic".
"The news of the death of two devotees due to an electric shock and several others being injured is distressing. We express our deep condolences to the grieving families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," it posted on X. "This incident points to serious deficiencies in the arrangements. Robust security and crowd management measures are extremely necessary at religious sites. We demand that the govt provide appropriate compensation and all possible assistance to the affected families," the Congress state unit said.
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