Jyothula Nehru, a TTD member and TDP MLA, is facing severe backlash on social media for a careless remark.
While commenting on the recent stampede incident in Tirupati that claimed six lives, he stated, "It is lucky to die in the presence of God's abode."
This unnecessary statement has hurt the sentiments of many.
Instead of acknowledging the tragedy and promising corrective measures to prevent such incidents, he made an insensitive comment that many deemed inappropriate.
The stampede is widely seen as a result of poor management and systemic failures.
Rather than expressing guilt and taking responsibility through his words and actions, calling the deaths "fortunate" has drawn condemnation from all quarters on social media.