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India Gazette
12 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Situation demanding resignation of CM, DyCM, and Home Minister: Karnataka BJP Chief on Bengaluru stampede
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 5 (ANI): Karnataka BJP State President BY Vijayendra on Thursday demanded an inquiry by sitting High Court judges and a minimum compensation of Rs 50 lakh for the families of the 11 people who died in the stampede during RCB's victory celebration. Speaking at a press conference at the BJP legislature party office in Vidhana Soudha, Vijayendra analysed the situation in the state, stating that the 'Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and Home Minister should resign.' He held the state government entirely responsible for yesterday's tragedy and insisted that even the RCB owners, whether in London or Dubai, should contribute compensation. He noted that in Kerala, when a person died due to an elephant attack, Rs 25 lakh compensation was announced, even though the elephant belonged to Karnataka. Further, the Karnataka BJP Chief criticised the state government's decision to conduct an inquiry through a magistrate, questioning how ministers and the Chief Minister, who are essentially in the dock, could be investigated impartially under such an arrangement. He stated that the government is not ready to accept its failure and is more focused on publicity than public welfare. Vijayendra questioned why the state government rushed into organising such a massive celebration for RCB's win. He asked, 'Why it was approved if someone else organised it, and why was permission granted at the last minute without adequate preparation?' Earlier today, the Karnataka Police filed an FIR against the Karnataka Cricket Board Administrative Committee, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), among others, in the Bengaluru stampede incident that claimed the lives of 11 people. According to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Bengaluru, Shekar H Tekkannanavar, an FIR has been filed against RCB, DNA (event manager), Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Administrative Committee and others at Cubbon Park Police Station. The FIR stated criminal negligence in the stampede incident. Sections 105, 125 (1)(2), 132, 121/1, 190 R/w 3 (5) have been invoked in the FIR. (ANI)
Hans India
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Karnataka BJP Calls for Accountability in Stampede Tragedy
Bengaluru: BJP demands judicial inquiry, Karnataka Congress government, stampede accountability, B Y Vijayendra's statement, compensation for victims, public safety the wake of a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2025 victory parade near Chinnaswamy Stadium, Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra has called for a judicial inquiry by a sitting High Court judge, accusing the Congress-led state government of gross negligence and an obsession with public relations at the expense of public safety. Vijayendra's demand for accountability comes as the state grapples with the aftermath of the tragedy, with hospitals reporting a grim tally of casualties and the injured still under treatment. In a strongly worded statement on social media platform X, Vijayendra asserted, 'The stampede at Chinnaswamy wasn't an accident, it was a tragedy caused by the Congress government's sheer irresponsibility and PR obsession. I demand a judicial inquiry by a sitting High Court judge and Rs. 50 lakh compensation for each victim's family. The CM & his cabinet must be held accountable.' The BJP leader's call for a judicial probe reflects a broader political narrative of opposition to the Congress government's handling of the event. The tragedy has ignited a fierce debate over event management and public safety protocols, especially given the scale of the gathering, which drew an estimated 2.5 lakh people to the stadium and its vicinity. The tragedy has also prompted a response from the Karnataka government, which has ordered a magisterial inquiry but stopped short of agreeing to a judicial one. This distinction is crucial, as a judicial inquiry would involve higher judicial oversight and potentially more stringent accountability measures. The state has also announced plans to formulate a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for mega events, aiming to prevent future incidents.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'We remain united in grief': Royal Challengers Bengaluru announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for victims' families; ‘RCB Cares' fund to support injured fans
BENGALURU: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Thursday announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the 11 fans who lost their lives in the stampede outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The tragic incident occurred during the team's IPL victory celebration, which saw an overwhelming turnout of fans. The sudden surge of the crowd led to chaos and a stampede that claimed multiple lives and left several others injured. "The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday has caused a lot of anguish and pain to the RCB family. As a mark of respect and a gesture of solidarity, RCB has announced a financial support of INR 10 lakh to each of the eleven families of the deceased. In addition, a fund called RCB Cares is also being created to support fans injured in this tragic incident. Our fans will always remain at the heart of everything that we do. We remain united in grief," posts Royal Challengers Bengaluru on X. Earlier, Karnataka BJP President BY Vijayendra also urged that the RCB owners should provide compensation to the victims. 'When someone died due to an elephant attack in Kerala, you gave Rs 25 lakh — then for the people of our state who lost their lives, Rs 50 lakh compensation must be given. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Genera ingresos extras con IA desde casa: una manera astuta de empezar a invertir con éxito [CFD] Digital Group Prueba ahora Undo The RCB owners must also provide compensation. The situation has come to a point where the chief minister, deputy chief ministers, and the Home Minister must resign,' BY Vijayendra said. Compensation announced Chief minister Siddaramaiah announced financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the families of those killed and free medical care for the injured. "A major tragedy occurred during the victory celebrations. It happened near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased. The government will provide free treatment to the injured," he said. "11 died in the stampede. This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident," he added. The chief minister also confirmed that a magisterial inquiry had been ordered into the incident, with a report expected in 15 days. "I don't want to defend this incident. Our government will not do politics on this. I have ordered a magisterial inquiry and given 15 days' time. People even broke the gates of the stadium. There was a stampede. No one expected such a huge crowd. The stadium has a capacity of only 35,000 people, but 2-3 lakh people came," Siddaramaiah said.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Government ignored Bengaluru cops' request to hold RCB event on Sunday: Sources
The Karnataka government proceeded with the RCB felicitation ceremony the day after their IPL victory, despite Bengaluru Police suggesting it be held on Sunday for logistical and security reasons, top sources revealed to India had reportedly recommended Sunday, being a non-working day, would ensure minimal traffic disruption while also providing adequate time to plan security arrangements and set up worked late into the nights of June 3 and 4, reportedly till 4 am, to manage crowds that had poured onto the streets of Bengaluru after RCB's IPL win. Given the exhausting shifts, police officials said being deployed again early the next morning for another high-pressure event would be 'draining,' according to sources. Despite these concerns being clearly communicated to the government, the administration was adamant, and chose to go ahead with the ceremony the very next Home Minister G Parameshwara, however, distanced the government from the planning.'It's not us. We didn't make any request to RCB or Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) regarding the celebrations. They organised it. We just felt that since it was a Bengaluru team, the government should be part of the celebration. That's all," he BJP president BY Vijayendra questioned the urgency behind the government's decision. 'What was the hurry to hold this event? Even if someone else arranged it, why did the government approve it? It could've easily been held 3 to 7 days later,' he R Ashoka, too, questioned the rush to organise the event, saying, "The government must take full responsibility for this incident. What would have gone wrong if the event was held later? Why were they in such a hurry? This is not 'Brand Bengaluru', this is the death of Bengaluru.'Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar noted that 5,000 police personnel were deployed to manage the crowd during the event. The BJP, however, alleged that the government prioritised politics and publicity over fan stampede that occurred outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru resulted in 11 deaths, leaving many Watch IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Karnataka govt chose publicity stunts over safety, well-being of innocent citizens: BJP
Bengaluru: Alleging dereliction of duty on the part of the Congress government in Karnataka for the loss of lives in a stampede during RCB team's IPL victory celebrations in Bengaluru, the state BJP on Thursday accused it of choosing publicity stunts over the safety and well-being of innocent BJP President B Y Vijayendra has slammed Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar for his post on 'X' claiming that the government or authorities did not anticipate such an overwhelming crowd - while the stadium has a capacity of 35,000, over 3 lakh people had stampede: Shobha Karandlaje demands resignation of D K many as 11 people died and 33 injured following a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium here, where a large number of people had thronged to participate in the RCB team's IPL victory celebrations on Wednesday..'Dear D K Shivakumar, when politics mattered more than sports, selfies of your families mattered more than the fans, vanity more than safety, and publicity more than governance - this tragedy was inevitable,' Vijayendra said..'Who are you trying to fool when you claim you didn't anticipate an overwhelming crowd?' he said in a post on 'X'..Given the expectations and the frenzied excitement of the fans, even a child could have foreseen the massive turnout, the BJP leader said, 'This is nothing short of a dereliction of duty by you and your government - one that chose publicity stunts over the safety and well-being of innocent citizens, right on the sacred podium of Vidhana Soudha.' 'Your government should take lessons in crowd management from the Uttar Pradesh government, which successfully conducted the Kumbh Mela - one of the world's largest religious gatherings over 50 days. Shame on your government,' he added.
