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Leaders Mourn Lives Lost in Kolkata Puja Stampede
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News18•18-10-2026, 00:45
Leaders Mourn Lives Lost in Kolkata Puja Stampede
- •Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and BJD president Naveen Patnaik expressed grief over the tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata.
- •At least 17 people died and 25 others were injured in the stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata, with one person in critical condition.
- •Chief Minister Majhi prayed to Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath for eternal peace for the departed souls and a speedy recovery for the injured.
- •BJD president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik extended his condolences and thoughts to the grieving families who lost their loved ones.
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The stampede occurred at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata due to a massive gathering of devotees during rain.
At least 17 people lost their lives, and multiple others sustained injuries during the stampede incident.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased person, and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
