- BJP MP Kangana Ranaut grieved Kolkata Durga Puja stampede.
- Tragedy claimed 19 lives, injured 25 people in Kolkata.
- Ranaut urged caution at crowded venues for upcoming festivals.
- Police detained 12; Bengal announced compensation for victims.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has expressed grief over the deadly stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata, where at least 19 people lost their lives and 25 others were injured. As the tragedy cast a shadow over the festive celebrations, the actor-turned-politician urged people to exercise caution at crowded venues, particularly with Dussehra and Diwali approaching.
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Kangana Ranaut Calls Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede ‘Very Unfortunate’
Reacting to the incident, Kangana Ranaut described the tragedy as deeply distressing and spoke about the sorrow surrounding what is usually a period of celebration.
“This is a very unfortunate incident, and a stampede occurred there. I cannot express how the festive season, which is usually filled with celebrations everywhere, has now turned into a time of mourning for so many people.”
She also offered condolences to those affected and appealed to the public to remain alert at crowded events.
“We extend our condolences to the affected families. We urge people to avoid visiting overcrowded places where pushing and shoving can occur, as more festivals are approaching, including Dussehra and Diwali,” she added.
Raipur, Chhattisgarh: On the Kolkata Durga Puja stampede, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut says, “This is a very unfortunate incident, and a stampede occurred there. I cannot express how the festive season, which is usually filled with celebrations everywhere, has now turned into a time of mourning for so many people. We extend our condolences to the affected families. We urge people to avoid visiting overcrowded places where pushing and shoving can occur, as more festivals are approaching, including Dussehra and Diwali…”
— IANS (@ians_india) October 18, 2026
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19 Killed In Stampede At Kolkata Durga Puja Pandal
The stampede occurred at the Chorebagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on Saturday evening, during Maha Saptami celebrations. A surge in the crowd amid rainy conditions reportedly preceded the tragedy, leaving at least, 19 people dead and 25 injured.
Police detained 12 people, including members of the puja organising team, in connection with the incident. The West Bengal government also announced compensation and government jobs for the families of those who died.
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