Kerala temple tragedy shocking, painful: Bhagwat

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat today described as "highly shocking and painful" the temple fire tragedy in Kerala in which over 100 people were killed.

"The fireworks mishap... Is highly shocking and painful. The agony of those who lost their kith and kin in the accident and those of whom are injured and their family members are beyond comprehension," he and his deputy Suresh Bhaiyyaji Joshi said in a statement.

They also conveyed their heartfelt condolences to all those who have lost their kith and kin in the accident and whose family members are injured.