New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he will postpone all his scheduled programmes in West Bengal meant for Sunday (October 18) in view of the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata.

The Home Minister spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in this regard. He also extended condolences over the casualties in the incident.

In a post on X, Shah wrote, "I have just received the extremely distressing news of multiple casualties after the stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal. I have spoken with Chief Minister Shri Suvendu Adhikari about this matter. I pray for the peace of the souls of those who have lost their lives in this tragic accident and extend my deepest con...