West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari said, “I appeal to all the Durga Pujas in the State to maintain vigilance and precaution for the remaining part of the festival. Durga Pujas will be held, but for the next few days we will stand with the families of the deceased and injured.”

- Shiv Sahay Singh

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendhu Adhikari on Sunday (October 18) said that the next of kin of the deceased will receive compensation of ₹25 lakh. 

He added, “One member of the family will be provided a government job. The State government will pay compensation of ₹5 lakh to the injured.”

- Shiv Sahay Singh

Talking to the Hindu intern at Medical College, Kolkata, alleged anonymously, “They are forcing us to refer patients to private hospitals. There are no basic emergency facilities available here.” 

-Shrabana Chatterjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said, “We are looking at the CCTV when the accident occurred at the Durga Puja Pandal. Those who failed to control the crowd will be taken action against them.”

He also said that we will write to the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court to appoint a sitting judge under whom we can constitute a Special Investigation Team to probe the incident,” Mr. Adhikari said.

-Shiv Sahay Singh

Offering his heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives in the Kolkata pandal stampede, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said the tragic Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata is extremely heartbreaking. 

CM Fadnavis said, “I offer my heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident. My deepest sympathies are with the grieving families.”

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “Deeply shocked and saddened to learn about the stampede at the Chore Bagan Puja Pandal.”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that relief and rescue efforts are underway to ensure timely assistance to all those affected. “My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families,” he added. 

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Offering his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi said, “The news of the stampede at the Chorbagan Puja pandal in Kolkata is extremely heartbreaking. Reports indicate that several people have lost their lives in this tragedy, and a large number of people have been injured.”

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday (October 17) met a few of the families of the affected people.

-The Hindu Bureau

“I urge the West Bengal Government to ensure immediate rescue and medical assistance, adequate compensation to the families of the deceased and the injured, and a thorough investigation to prevent such tragedies in the future,” Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said.

“I appeal to all Congress leaders and workers to extend every possible assistance to those affected during this difficult hour,” Mr. Kharge said.

The police have shut the Durga Puja pandal for visitors. Locals have joined hands in rescue and relief operations.

Shrabana Chatterjee

“My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover at the earliest, “ Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. 

“The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected,” he said.

“The administration is ensuring that all possible medical facilities are being provided to the injured,” said Union Home Minister Amit Shah. 

“I will postpone all my scheduled programs in West Bengal tomorrow and visit the hospital to meet the injured,” he said.

”Heartbroken by the tragic stampede incident at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, resulting in the loss of many precious lives, said Governor R. N. Ravi. 

“In this hour of grief, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured,”the post said.

After the stampede, firefighters have reached the accident spot for rescue operations. Senior police officials and a disaster management team have reached the spot. Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Kunal Agarwal visited the spot and is likely to visit the injured at the hospital within some time. 

-Shrabana Chatterjee

Several persons are feared dead after stampede-like situation broke out on Saturday (October 17) at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durgotstab. According to reports, a large crowd had gathered at the Durga Puja Pandal and tried to take shelter at the exit gate of the pandal after a brief shower of rainfall.

Majority of those who are feared dead and injured include women and children. 

The injured have been shifted to Medical College, Kolkata. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and State Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee have reached the hospital.

- Shiv Sahay Singh