Hassan, Sept. 13 -- BJP leader CT Ravi on Saturday visited HIMES Hospital in Hassan to meet those injured during a Ganesh procession.

A truck rammed into a crowd during a Ganesh immersion procession in Hassan, Karnataka, yesterday, killing nine and injuring 22.

CT Ravi interacted with the injured individuals, enquired about their condition, and assured them of support from the authorities for their treatment and recovery.

Speaking to reporters, the BJP leader said the compensation announced for the victims of the Ganesha procession accident in Hassan district was inadequate and urged the Karnataka government to raise the amount to Rs.50 lakh.

Ravi said, "The government has announced the compensation of Rs. 5 lakhs. However, I believe ...