PM Modi condoles the loss of lives in Varanasi
October 15, 2016  16:01
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives in Varanasi. "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the stampede in Varanasi. Condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers with those injured. I have spoken to officials and asked them to ensure all possible help to those affected due to the stampede in Varanasi," tweeted the PM who is in Goa for the BRICS summit. 

According to the police, the number of people at the venue were much more than the permitted number of 4,000. An eyewitness, who survived the stampede, said, "There was a lot of chaos, even we were pushed."
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