Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra express deepest condolences to the families of the victims. BSP Chief Mayawati condemned the incident, saying, \”It is very sad that due to the serious negligence of the railways, many people died and got injured in a stampede\” The stampede took place around 8 p.m. on platforms 14 and 15, with passengers panicking due to overcrowding. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the stampede and working to provide support for the families. The incident occurred as a huge crowd gathered to board trains to Prayagraj for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.
