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India Today
10 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
DK Shivakumar, Parameshwara may lose posts in likely Karnataka reshuffle: Sources
Top Congress leaders are expected to hold a high-level meeting to discuss a major shake-up in Karnataka, according to sources. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, along with senior leaders Randeep Surjewala and KC Venugopal, is likely to be part of the to information exclusively accessed by India Today, Rahul Gandhi is reportedly upset over the recent developments in Bengaluru and is pushing for sweeping changes within the Karnataka Congress unit. advertisementIn what could mark the most significant shift within the Karnataka government, changes to the portfolios of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Home Minister G Parameshwara are under serious consideration, according to sources. A cabinet reshuffle is also imminent, with senior leaders BK Hariprasad and RV Deshpande likely to be inducted. Further changes are expected in the Chief Minister's Office, particularly following the recent exit of Siddaramaiah's political secretary K Govindraj. More exits are likely in the coming days, sources to sources, the leadership is actively discussing a change in the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President. The post is currently held by Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Meanwhile, the party is expected to put the caste census, officially known as the Socio-Economic Survey, on hold for comes after at least 11 people died and several others were injured in a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4, during an event held to felicitate the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team following their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title win. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, after chairing a Cabinet meeting on June 5, a day after the stampede, announced the immediate suspension of several police officials, including Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda, the stadium in-charge, the ACP, the central DCP, the Cubbon Park police station in-charge, and the police Chief Minister's decision has drawn criticism from former officers, political parties, citizens, and online communities, many of whom have rallied behind suspended Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda in opposition to the order. IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Inept, incompetent, unaccountable, and corrupt": Rajeev Chandrasekhar slams Karnataka Congress over Bengaluru stampede
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 5 (ANI): Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday slammed the Karnataka Congress government for the stampede during RCB's IPL victory celebrations in Bengaluru that claimed the lives of 11 people, calling the party 'inept, incompetent, unaccountable, and corrupt'. Chandrasekhar said the Karnataka Congress party is full of corrupt leaders who make false promises and fail to manage public events in a city like Bengaluru, which is called the Silicon Valley of Asia. Speaking to ANI, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, 'Everyone knows that if there is a state unit of the Congress party that is the most inept, incompetent, unaccountable, and corrupt, and only survived because of its appeasement politics, it is the Karnataka Congress... Karnataka Congress is a poster boy of everything that is wrong in Indian politics. It has the most corrupt politicians who are today deputy chief ministers, chief ministers and ministers in the government. They exploit the people, make fake promises, and are unable to hold a small event in a city like Bengaluru, which is called the Silicon Valley of Asia... Ordinary people's lives have no meaning for the Congress party, not just in Karnataka, but this is the politics of Rahul Gandhi...' Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) announced financial support of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of the 11 people who lost their lives in the tragic stampede at the Bengaluru stadium. Deeply moved by the turn of events, RCB released an official statement expressing profound grief and has pledged immediate financial assistance to the families of the deceased. 'The unfortunate incident in Bengaluru yesterday 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,' the statement read. Acknowledging the injuries sustained by other fans during the incident, the franchise has also set up a dedicated relief initiative named 'RCB Cares', aimed at extending medical and financial aid to those hurt. 'Our fans have always been the heartbeat of RCB. We remain united in grief,' the franchise said. The incident occurred on Wednesday during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL winning celebrations near the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium, when thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite players. (ANI)
News18
6 days ago
- General
- News18
RCB Event Tragedy Stirs Online Chatter On Bengaluru Vs Mumbai Crowd Control, BJP Joins Debate
Last Updated: Social media users criticized crowd management in Bengaluru after a stampede at Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory parade left 11 dead, comparing it to Mumbai's success. As scenes from the stampede at Royal Challengers Bangalore's victory parade continue to circulate, social media is abuzz with comparisons between crowd management in Bengaluru and Mumbai. Several users questioned how Mumbai, which hosted large crowds during Team India's World Cup celebrations, avoided a similar tragedy. 'Today I realised Mumbai handled a ten times bigger crowd than Bengaluru and no innocent life was lost," wrote one user, tagging the Mumbai Police with salute and folded hands emojis. 'We all should value life. No game celebration is bigger than our lives." Another user echoed the sentiment, asking, 'How did Mumbai manage celebrations five times without any mishap, while Bengaluru couldn't handle even one?" The post blamed the Karnataka Congress government, district administration and police for the stampede, calling it a 'complete failure" in governance. How did Mumbai managed the celebration 5 times without any mishap while Bengaluru couldn't manage a single celebration . This is complete failure of the Karnataka Congress govt and the #Bengaluru district administration and police. Also , the public should be equally blamed ,… — Amitabh Chaudhary (@MithilaWaala) June 4, 2025 A third user struck a more critical note, saying that 'the public should be equally blamed" for turning up in such numbers for 'a fixed tournament." The user added: 'This was no Olympic or national achievement, just a franchise league where players, owners and betters make crores." Another post drew a broader connection to social frustration, saying, 'While unemployment played a role in the Mumbai celebration, the tragic Bengaluru stampede has left many questioning accountability. Despite the devastating loss of lives, no one has stepped forward to take responsibility." Not a single life lost during the Mumbai T20 WC victory parade — and the crowd was nearly 5x bigger than in happened at the RCB celebration wasn't a tragedy,It was a clear failure of planning #RCB #Stampede #chinnaswamystadium #RCBvPBKS #ViratKohli???? — Bikram (@honestvikram) June 4, 2025 A third user criticised the public's role, saying that 'the public should be equally blamed" for attending in such numbers for 'a fixed tournament." The user added: 'This was no Olympic or national achievement, just a franchise league where players, owners and bettors make crores." Another post linked the incident to broader social frustration: 'While unemployment played a role in the Mumbai celebration, the tragic Bengaluru stampede has left many questioning accountability. Despite the devastating loss of lives, no one has stepped forward to take responsibility." Amid the online outrage, the BJP criticised the state government, accusing them of hastily organising the event without adequate police deployment or planning. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday slammed the Karnataka government for alleged mismanagement of RCB's IPL victory parade, after a stampede-like situation near Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium left eleven people dead and dozens injured. Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra said the event lacked adequate preparation and police deployment. 'The state government, without any preparedness, should not have organised this today," he told reporters. 'If you saw the World Cup celebrations in Mumbai, it was planned with proper arrangements. Lakhs celebrated in Bengaluru last night. Why hold another event so soon and without preparation?" Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, echoed the criticism, drawing comparisons with other Indian cities. 'It is very saddening. Cities like Mumbai and Kolkata also celebrated their teams' victories, but what are we seeing here in Bengaluru?" Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed eleven deaths and thirty-three injuries. 'More than two to three lakh people came. No one expected this much crowd," he said during a press conference. He announced a magisterial inquiry and ₹10 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said the crowd overwhelmed security. 'They broke the gates. A lot of stampeding occurred," he said. 'We cancelled the procession from the airport and from Vidhana Soudha due to the overwhelming crowd and rain. Even at the stadium, we instructed the organisers to wind up the event in ten to fifteen minutes." He said the venue's capacity was 35,000, but over two lakh people attended. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru Location : Bengaluru, India, India First Published: June 04, 2025, 22:07 IST News viral RCB Event Tragedy Stirs Online Chatter On Bengaluru Vs Mumbai Crowd Control, BJP Joins Debate
Scroll.in
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Karnataka: Several Muslim Congress leaders quit posts, cite failure to curb communal violence
Several Muslim leaders from the Karnataka Congress resigned from their posts on Thursday to protest the alleged failure of the state government to contain communal violence in the Dakshina Kannada district, The Indian Express reported. Those who resigned included Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary MS Mohammed and Dakshina Kannada District Minority Wing chief KK Shahul Hameed. The resignations came in the wake of the murder of a man named Abdul Rahim in Bantwal near Mangaluru on Tuesday. Rahim's friend and co-worker was also injured in the incident. On Thursday, the party leaders announced their resignations at an emergency meeting convened in Mangaluru's Bolara area, The Hindu reported. While the leaders had initially discussed waiting a few days for the response of the state government, party workers forced them to announce their resignations. During the meeting, Hameed told party workers that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had urged the community leaders not to take any hasty decisions, adding that the matter had reached the party high command. However, the workers demanded that the leaders tender their resignation. The leaders, including several district and booth-level workers, then decided to quit. Hameed told party workers the Congress government in Karnataka had failed to rein in the Bharatiya Janata Party and Sangh Parivar's 'harassment' of Muslims even after the minority community had stood with the party during times of trouble, The Indian Express reported. 'Even our mothers, wives and children are asking why we are with the Congress when they cannot protect Muslims,' The Indian Express quoted the Congress leader as having said before announcing his resignation. The region has seen three murders over the past few weeks. On April 27, a 36-year-old man from Kerala named Ashraf was lynched in Mangaluru after he allegedly shouted pro-Pakistan slogans during a cricket match. On May 11, a Hindutva activist named Suhas Shetty was murdered. Eleven persons were arrested for the killing, The Indian Express reported. Shetty, who had five cases against him, was a prime accused in the murder of a person named Mohammed Fazil in Surathkal in July 2022. In Tuesday's incident, Rahim was killed while unloading sand near a customer's house, according to the newspaper. His friend and co-worker, Kalandar Shafi, was severely injured in the attack. On Thursday, the police said that three men, 21-year-old Deepak Poojary, 21-year-old Prithviraj and 19-year-old Chiranthan, had been arrested for Rahim's murder, The Indian Express reported. The reason for the killing was yet to ascertained.
India.com
30-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Ktaka Govt Ponders Sending Muslim Quota Bill To Prez Murmu After Guvs 2nd Return
New Delhi: The Karnataka Congress government is considering sending the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to President Droupadi Murmu after Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot returned it for the second time, insisting it be forwarded to the President for assent. The bill proposes a 4% reservation for Muslims in civil contracts up to Rs 1 crore, besides quotas for SCs, STs, and OBCs (Category I and II-A) in government tenders for goods and services. As per a TOI report, the Karnataka Transparency in Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2025, was passed by the state legislature in March, despite opposition from the BJP. The bill aims to provide reservations for Muslims in government contracts, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defending the bill as a means to strengthen economically and socially weak sections of society. Senior officials said the government had considered challenging Gehlot's decision in court. However, constitutional experts reportedly advised against legal action, urging the government to pursue alternative routes instead. The issue is likely to be informally discussed during a meeting that CM Siddaramaiah is scheduled to chair on Friday, the report further added. Law and parliamentary affairs minister HK Patil had planned to meet senior officials and legal experts to decide the next course of action, but the meeting was postponed. Senior officials said the government had considered challenging Gehlot's decision in court, but constitutional experts advised against it. The issue is likely to be discussed during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The government has re-sent the bill to Raj Bhavan with detailed explanations justifying its stance and requesting the Governor's approval. However, Gehlot remained firm and sent it back again, reiterating reference to the President. The government is now contemplating sending the bill to the President, following the Governor's insistence.
