RSS condoles deaths in Kerala tragedy

In a statement here, RSS Sarsanghachalak Mohan Bhagwat and RSS Sarkaryavah Bhaiyya Ji Joshi expressed their deep condolences to the temple tragedy.

“The fireworks mishap at the Paravoor Puttingal Devi Temple near Kollam in Kerala, during the temple festival early on Sunday morning that killed 105 persons and injured over 350, is highly  shocking and painful’’, they said. 

‘’The agony of those who lost their kith and kin in the accident and that of those injured and their family members is beyond comprehension’’, they said. ‘’We send our heartfelt condolences to all those who lost their kith and kin in their tragedy, and also express sympathy for those who are injured in the accident and wishing them speedy recovery’’, the statement said. 

RSS Sangh Swayamsevaks and Sevabharathi Kollam swung into action and were actively participating in relief works and opened a help desk for assistance. The helpline numbers are 8086488168, 9446853975, 9947302221. BJP state unit president Tamizhisai Soundararajan also condoled the death of several people in the fire mishap and demanded a detailed probe to ascertain whether it was an act of sabotage. 

‘’A detailed probe should be ordered into the fire incident to ascertain whether it was a terrorist attack or an act of sabotage by anti-social elements’’, she said in a statement. MDMK General Secretary Vaiko, PMK leader Dr Anbumani, DMK treasurer M K Stalin and leaders of various parties also condoled the death of several people in the fire mishap.