Former Ministers blame Andhra Pradesh government for Kasibugga temple stampede

Key Points

1. Nine devotees died in a stampede at Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district.
2. The incident occurred on the occasion of Karthika Ekadasi.
3. Dharmana Prasada Rao, a former Minister and YSRCP leader, criticized the State government for failing to ensure proper facilities.
4. Sidiri Appalaraju, another former Minister, provided medical aid to the injured and alleged government neglect.
5. CPI(M) Srikakulam district secretary D. Govinda Rao held the government responsible for the tragedy.
6. The incident occurred on November 01, 2025.