Bengaluru, June 30 -- Congress MP Randeep Surjewala slammed the BJP government over the issue of the Jagannath Puri stampede and asked when the "VIP syndrome" in the country will cease.

Expressing his condolences towards the victims of the Puri stampede, the Congress MP stated that during the Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations, there was a "blockage" of entry for the devotees on account of "VIP" entry.

Three people lost their lives in the Gundicha temple stampede on Sunday; meanwhile, several were left injured. The Odisha government have ordered a probe into the matter and has announced financial help of Rs 25 lakh for the victims of the stampede.

"First and foremost, let me express my heartfelt condolences to every family of devotees w...