Congress President Kharge Condoles Kakinada Explosion Deaths, Calls for Probe

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed deep sorrow over the explosion at a cracker factory in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, which killed 21 people and critically injured eight others. He extended condolences to the victims' families and urged the state government to provide immediate compensation. Kharge also called for a thorough investigation to identify those responsible and ensure accountability, as stated by Andhra Pradesh minister Kandula Durgesh.