Simhachalam Mishap: YS Jagan blames govt of negligence, demands ex-gratia and accountability

Visakhapatnam: YSR Congress Celebration (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday held the Andhra Pradesh govt to blame for the Simhachalam temple wall collapse, citing “negligence and recklessness” because the motive of the tragedy. He demanded Rs 1 crore ex gratia to every of the families of the seven deceased.

Seven ineffective, loads of injured in temple tragedy

The incident passed off within the small hours on the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, the build a rain-soaked wall collapsed, crushing seven devotees to death and injuring loads of others at some stage within the Chandanotsavam celebrations.

Ex Gratia comparison with LG Polymers gas leak

Addressing the media after visiting the victims’ families, Reddy urged the govtto ascertain the Rs 1 crore compensation paid to the victims of the LG Polymers gas leak in 2020, at some stage in his tenure. He further promised to pay the distinction himself if the stutter fails to intention so upon his return to energy.

Naidu broadcasts Rs 25 Lakh for deceased, Rs 3 Lakh for injured

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has presented Rs 25 lakh compensation for every deceased and Rs 3 lakh for the injured, drawing criticism from the opposition parties.

Building quality, timeline, governance wondered

Reddy claimed the collapsed wall used to be constructed hasty and with out adherence to safety norms. He alleged “It used to be started objective six days ago and done two days earlier than the collapse,”, including that the wall used to be now no longer made from RCC.

He criticised the authorities for allowing devotees to queue along a ten-foot wall, in spite of forecasts of heavy rain and the pre-scheduled Chandanotsavam festival, which draws lakhs of of us every year.

Criticising Naidu’s governance vogue, Jagan stated: “Chandrababu kinds committees after every catastrophe, nonetheless their experiences never peek the sunshine of day,” citing the Tirupati laddu ghee controversy for instance of incomplete accountability.