India, Feb. 16 -- President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, and several other political leaders expressed condolences for those killed in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday. They also wished for the swift recovery of those injured when thousands gathered to board three Prayagraj-bound trains for the Maha Kumbh.

"Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi Railway station. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for speedy recovery of those injured," President Murmu wrote on X.

PM Narendra Modi posted on X, "Distressed by the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. My thoughts are with all those ...