Bengaluru stampede: Planning was poor, we take full responsibility says DK Shivakumar; Priyank Kharge admits 'lapses in planning'
DK Shivakumar, Priyank Kharge
BENGALURU: A day after a stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebrations claimed 11 lives at M Chinnaswamy Stadium here, Karnataka govt admitted to poor planning, took full responsibility for the tragedy and vowed to take corrective steps in the future.
Calling the stampede a "heartbreaking moment for the state", deputy CM
DK Shivakumar
said the tragedy should serve as an administrative lesson. "We never expected a gathering of this scale.... The event was planned with good intent, but fans' response exceeded all expectations," he said.
Expressing grief over the loss of several young lives, an emotional Shivakumar said, "We're deeply hurt. The victims are our own family. The image of Karnataka and Bengaluru is hurt.
Yes, we take responsibility. We are not blaming others. After 18 years (of wait for RCB's victory), I don't know what was boiling in the youngsters and they all came," he said.
IT-BT minister Priyank Kharge said: "Whether it's KSCA, the govt, or the fans, all of us could have done a little better. There is no question of blaming anyone. We are a responsible govt. The CM, deputy CM and home minister have owned it up; it's an unfortunate incident that could have been prevented."
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There have been lapses in planning, admits Priyank
Priyank Kharge admitted better planning could have avoided the tragedy. He said the state would now take corrective measures. "As the CM and the home minister stated Wednesday, we are not going to defend (the indefensible). There have been lapses in planning," Priyank said. "During magisterial inquiry, everyone will be questioned. We'll determine why it happened and ensure these things don't happen next time," he added.
The deputy CM said he inspected the stadium and its gates. "A lot of issues were there. The magistrate will look into it. We are very serious on this," he said.
Shivakumar shared an account of a grieving mother, who pleaded with officials to not conduct a postmortem on her son who died in the stampede. "'Give his body to me,' said the mother. How can we do it? We have to take a legal (course). Because tomorrow something may happen and (questions would be raised) if it was done in a proper way. Whether it was an accident, whether someone has stomped on him or stabbed him - that report has to come from health authorities.
Only if a postmortem is done, we will know it," he explained.
Facing the heat from the opposition, particularly BJP, Shivakumar said: "I'm answerable to the people of Karnataka and this country."
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