New Delhi, Feb. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed his distress over the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, offering condolences to the families who lost loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.

He assured that authorities are providing assistance to those affected by the incident.

Expressing sorrow over the stampede, PM Modi posted on X, "Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured have a speedy recovery. The authorities are assisting all those who have been affected by this stampede."

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw also conveyed his sorrow over the tragic incident. "Deeply saddened ...