YSR Congress Party leaders and activists stage a candle light protest at Dr.BR Ambedkar statue on MG Road in Vijayawada on Sunday. | Photo credit: KVS GIRI
Leaders of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) held a candlelight vigil at the statue of Dr. BR Ambedkar on MG Road and demanded justice for the families of those who died in the stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple at Kasibugga in Srikakulam district on November 1 (Saturday)
Speaking on the occasion, YSRCP district president NTR Devineni Avinash said there was no safety for devotees in temples and alleged that while people were dying, the government was indulging in diversion from politics. He said people are closely monitoring developments and will prosecute those responsible for the deaths.
Former minister Velampalli Srinivas alleged that the government was trying to avoid responsibility for the Kasibugga temple tragedy. Party leaders Malladi Vishnu, Lella Appi Reddy, T. Nageswara Rao, PV Mahesh and others were present.
Published – 02 Nov 2025 23:05 IST
