Police have ordered an inquiry into the incident.

"We are investigating crowd management and will take action against those responsible," Ahmed was quoted by NDTV as having said.

Officials said the organisers were not expecting such a huge crowd to throng the venue.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who represents Varanasi constituency has expressed grief over the loss of lives in stampede.

"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the stampede in Varanasi. Condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers with those injured," Modi wrote on twitter. "I have spoken to officials and asked them to ensure all possible help to those affected due to the stampede in Varanasi."

Modi is currently attending meeting of BRICS nations in western state of Goa.

Video footage on TV news channels showed colorful clothing and slippers scattered on the spot.

Modi has announced compensation of 2998 U.S. dollars to the kin of each deceased in the incident, while as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister has announced compensation of 7495 U.S. dollars for the families of deceased.

Last Sunday three people were killed and over two dozen injured during stampede at a political rally organised by regional Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).

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