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India Gazette
12-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Restless about keeping his politics going": BJP' Dilip Jaiswal lashes out at Rahul Gandhi for accusing BJP over deaths in Maha Kumbh
Patna (Bihar) [India], June 12 (ANI): Bihar's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Dilip Jaiswal on Thursday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for accusing the BJP government of 'suppressing truth' about deaths in Maha Kumbh earlier this year and stated that he was restless about keeping his politics going. 'He is restless about keeping his politics going. He himself doesn't know what he says when. When PM Modi is making a new identity for India in the world, at the same time, Rahul Gandhi is worried about keeping his politics alive,' Jaiswal told ANI. On June 11, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh government of 'suppressing truth' about deaths in Maha Kumbh earlier this year and alleged that 'like in COVID, the bodies of the poor were erased from the statistics'. 'BBC report reveals that figures of deaths in Kumbh Mela stampede were hidden. Like in COVID, the bodies of the poor were erased from the statistics. Like after every major railway accident the truth is suppressed. This is the BJP model - if there is no counting of the poor, then there is no responsibility either!' Gandhi stated in his X post. Thirty people were killed during stampede in Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya. The Uttar Pradesh government had announced financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased in the stampede and a judicial inquiry was also set up. Earlier in March, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha that asked about the number of persons killed and injured during the recent Maha Kumbh Stampede, said that 'No such data is maintained centrally.' Rai said that 'Public Order' and 'Police' are State subjects as per the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. Organization of religious congregations, crowd management, provision of amenities to devotees, prevention of any type of disaster during the congregation, etc., are closely linked to 'public order', which is a state subject. (ANI)
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Restless about keeping his politics going': BJP's Dilip Jaiswal lashes out at Rahul Gandhi
Bihar's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Dilip Jaiswal on Thursday lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for accusing the BJP government of "suppressing truth" about deaths in Maha Kumbh earlier this year and stated that he was restless about keeping his politics going. "He is restless about keeping his politics going. He himself doesn't know what he says when. When PM Modi is making a new identity for India in the world, at the same time, Rahul Gandhi is worried about keeping his politics alive," Jaiswal told ANI. On June 11, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh government of "suppressing truth" about deaths in Maha Kumbh earlier this year and alleged that "like in COVID, the bodies of the poor were erased from the statistics". "BBC report reveals that figures of deaths in Kumbh Mela stampede were hidden. Like in COVID, the bodies of the poor were erased from the statistics. Like after every major railway accident the truth is suppressed. This is the BJP model - if there is no counting of the poor, then there is no responsibility either!" Gandhi stated in his X post. Thirty people were killed during stampede in Maha Kumbh on Mauni Amavasya. Live Events The Uttar Pradesh government had announced financial assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the families of the deceased in the stampede and a judicial inquiry was also set up. Earlier in March, the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai , in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha that asked about the number of persons killed and injured during the recent Maha Kumbh Stampede , said that "No such data is maintained centrally." Rai said that 'Public Order' and 'Police' are State subjects as per the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. Organization of religious congregations, crowd management, provision of amenities to devotees, prevention of any type of disaster during the congregation, etc., are closely linked to 'public order', which is a state subject.
News18
04-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
From Chinnaswamy Stadium To Maha Kumbh, Major Stampedes In 2025 So Far
Last Updated: A joyous moment, where thousands of RCB fans celebrated the team's much-awaited IPL victory, turned tragic after a stampede broke out, killing 11 people. Chaos erupted outside Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where thousands of people had gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) much-awaited IPL victory, as a stampede broke out. At least 11 people were killed in the stampede and 33 others were injured as people jostled around to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes at the stadium, said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The state government has ordered a probe into the incident, as people from all walks of life expressed condolences over the loss of lives. A political slugfest ensued as the BJP slammed the Congress government for poor management and crowd control. Bengaluru Stampede Live Updates Today's incident adds to the list of major stampedes in India, which have marred key events and celebrations. Goa Stampede, May 2025 At least six people were killed and over 70 injured after a stampede took place during the annual Devi Lairai Jatra in Shirgaon village in Goa on May 3. The stampede took place as thousands of devotees participated in the procession to witness and take part in the centuries-old ritual at the temple. According to the eyewitnesses, the situation escalated after a part of the crowd lost control. Locals and the volunteers at the spot to pull people to safety. The stampede occurred when, at one point along the route, due to a downward slope, the crowd began moving rapidly all at once. New Delhi Stampede, February 2025 A stampede broke out at the New Delhi Railway Station on the night of February 15, killing 18 people and injuring 15 others, according to official records. The rush was for the Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj. At a time when Indian Railways were experiencing a heavy rush of passengers heading to Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh, hundreds of passengers suddenly gathered on platforms 13 and 14 in a span of 15-20 minutes, triggering a stampede which left several injured. Maha Kumbh Stampede, January 2025 A stampede broke out in the early hours of January 29 at the Sangam area of the Mahakumbh, as millions of pilgrims crowded together to take a holy dip on the occasion of 'Mauni Amavasya'. At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in the incident. The stampede broke out as a vast number of devotees jostled for space at one of the most auspicious times during the Kumbh Mela. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had announced a judicial probe into the incident at that time. Tirupati Stampede, January 2025 A stampede broke out in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati temple during the distribution of tokens for Vaikunta Dwara Darshan of Lord Venkateshwara Temple in Tirumala, leaving six dead and 40 others injured. The stampede occurred due to a huge surge of devotees jostling to obtain tokens. Tirupati Municipal Commissioner Mourya said at least 4,000-5,000 people came together at a time, which caused the stampede. First Published: June 04, 2025, 21:03 IST
