Bengaluru stampede: BJP demands CM, ministers' resignation
Madikeri: The BJP functionaries in Kodagu have demanded the resignation of the chief minister, DCM, and home minister over the Bengaluru stampede issue. They alleged that govt is directly responsible for the death of 11 victims in Bengaluru.
"The state has the right to congratulate and celebrate the win of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). However, prior arrangements and preparations needed to be in place before victory celebration. The programme was organised in a hurry, and govt is responsible for the tragic disaster," alleged Ravi Kalappa, district BJP president. He demanded that the chief minister, deputy chief minister, and home minister resign from their posts immediately.
Former MLC Sunil Subramani said, "The entire state is ashamed of the incident that unfolded in Bengaluru and claimed the lives of 11 citizens. Bengaluru is the place where the CM, DCM, and home minister are. It is a tragedy that such a disastrous incident has taken place in the same place. A hasty decision taken due to the tussle between the CM and DCM to get the credit for the programme is the reason for the tragedy." He demanded that the CM, DCM, and home minister resign, taking moral responsibility.
Accusing CM Siddaramaiah of being weak, Sunil said that the Congress high command should elect a capable person for the post of CM. "DCM Shiva Kumar said that he made a mistake. However, lives were lost due to that mistake," he added. BJP general secretary Mahesh Jaini accused the state of ignoring police reports and demanded that the ministers take moral responsibility and resign from their posts.
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