Disaster in Andhra Pradesh: What led to the stampede at TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidus public meeting?

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Posted by AI on 2025-07-30 22:57:12 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-12-12 19:09:24

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Eight people died in a stampede at the public meeting of the leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), N Chandrababu Naidu, in Andhra Pradeshs Nellore district on Wednesday (28 December). At least six others were injured in the melee. Initial reports suggest that supporters rushed to greet the leader when he arrived at the venue in his bus, leading to a crush that caused several people to fall into a roadside drainage ditch that was under construction.

The tragedy has sparked responses from the TDP leader, who has accused the local police of insufficient crowd management precautions, and promised financial compensation for the victims families. Responding to the incident, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced a government compensation package for the victims and their families, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi has offered ex-gratia payments for those affected.

Naidu was in Nellore as part of his Idemi Kharma Mana Rashtraniki campaign, a series of public meetings held ahead of Andhras 2024 Assembly elections. Amid rising prices, unemployment, and ongoing debt, the TDP is set to challenge the YSRCP government with the slogan Quit Jagan, Save AP.

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