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an hour ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Ingrained in BJP's DNA to pounce like vultures, politicise tragedies: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 17 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, accusing them of exploiting tragedies for political gain while responding to the opposition's demands for his and others' resignation following the tragic stampede that claimed 11 lives near Chinnaswamy Stadium. In a statement, Siddaramaiah criticised the BJP's approach, stating, 'Politicising tragedies is not new to the BJP. It is ingrained in their DNA to pounce like vultures over every incident of death, accident, or violence.' The stampede occurred during the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) victory celebrations on June 4. Siddaramaiah defended his government's response, highlighting the decisive actions taken. He noted that his administration suspended senior police officers, including the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, and transferred the Chief of the State Intelligence Department following the incident, as well as relieving his political secretary of his duties. 'What happened near Chinnaswamy Stadium is an unfortunate accident. As a responsible government, we have taken accountability for the incident. We have suspended senior police officers, including the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, and transferred the Chief of the State Intelligence Department. My political secretary has also been relieved of his duties. Additionally, we have constituted a one-member commission led by retired Justice John Michael Cunha to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter,' the statement read. Despite these measures, Siddaramaiah accused the BJP of continuing to protest with political motives. 'This makes it evident that their motives are political rather than driven by genuine concern for the people,' he remarked, urging BJP leaders to release a list of their own leaders who resigned during similar past incidents before demanding his resignation. He questioned the moral authority of the BJP, citing examples of previous tragedies under their rule, including the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, and the violence in Manipur, where no resignations or thorough investigations were conducted. Siddaramaiah also referenced the Morbi bridge collapse in Gujarat and the Maha Kumbh Mela stampede in Uttar Pradesh, questioning the BJP's accountability in those cases. 'In 2002, during the Gujarat riots, approximately 2,000 innocent people from various communities lost their lives. Despite Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's suggestion to take responsibility and resign, the then-Chief Minister Narendra Modi neither stepped down nor expressed any remorse to date. Those demanding our resignation should first address this. In April this year, during the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, 26 Indians lost their lives. Our party did not demand the resignation of the Prime Minister over this incident. We merely requested a special parliamentary session to discuss it, which was also denied by the Prime Minister,' the statement read. 'For the past two years, Manipur has been engulfed in violence. Hundreds have lost their lives, yet the BJP Chief Minister, Biren Singh, clung to power for 20 months. He finally resigned only after the Supreme Court intervened, and violence continues to plague the state... In Gujarat, the Morbi bridge collapse claimed 140 lives. In January this year, 30 pilgrims lost their lives during the Maha Kumbh Mela. Were the Chief Ministers of those states not from the BJP? Not only did they not resign, but those governments have also not conducted a proper investigation into these incidents. Given this, what moral authority does the BJP in our state have to demand our resignation?' it added. The Chief Minister emphasised that his government remains answerable to the seven crore people of Karnataka and is committed to a comprehensive investigation. 'Our government is answerable to the 7 crore people of Karnataka. Hence, in the stampede case, preliminary action has been taken against those who appeared negligent. A comprehensive and impartial investigation is being conducted under the leadership of a retired judge. Based on the commission's report, strict action will be taken against the culprits without hesitation,' he assured, calling on BJP leaders to 'abandon their street theatrics and act in accordance with their conscience.' (ANI)
The Hindu
12 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Karnataka CM asks who resigned after Gujarat riots, Morbi bridge collapse, stampede in Maha Kumbh Mela
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dared the opposition BJP to release a list of leaders who resigned following stampedes in BJP-rules States before demanding that he and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar bow out. Who resigned after.... State Incident Death CM Year Gujarat Communal riots over 1,000 Narendra Modi 2002 Gujarat Bridge collapse 141 Bhupendra Patel 2022 Manipur Ethnic conflict 258 N Biren Singh 2023- Uttar Pradesh Stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela 37 Yogi Adityanath 2025 J&K Pahalgam terror attack 26 Omar Abdullah 2025 Citing the Gujarat riots in 2002, terrorist attack in Pahalgam in J&K in which 26 persons lost their lives, violence in Manipur, Morbi bridge collapse that claimed 140 lives in Gujarat, and death of 30 pilgrims during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh in January 2025, Mr. Siddaramaiah questioned the credibility of the BJP's protest and the demand for his resignation and that of Mr. Shivakumar. The Chief Minister said a retired judge of the High Court was conducting an investigation into the stampede at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on June 4 that claimed 11 lives. Based on the commission's report, strict action would be taken against the culprits without hesitation, he said. In a statement released to the press, Mr. Siddaramaiah stated: 'What happened near Chinnaswamy stadium on June 4, 2025, is an unfortunate accident. As a responsible government, we have taken accountability for the incident. We have suspended senior police officers, including the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, and transferred the Chief of the State Intelligence Department. My political secretary (Govindaraju, MLC) has also been relieved of his duties. Additionally, we have constituted a one-member commission led by Justice (retired) John Michael D'Cunha to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter.' The State unit of the BJP staged a protest on June 17 demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister and the Deputy CM. 'Despite taking such decisive action, the BJP leaders in Karnataka continue to protest. This makes it evident that their motives are political rather than driven by genuine concern for the people. Politicising tragedies is not new to the BJP,' Mr. Siddaramaiah said. 'We empathise with the grief and anguish of the families affected by every tragedy. This is why we do not exploit such incidents for political gain. However, given the BJP leaders' repeated attempts to incite the public by dredging up these incidents, we feel compelled to expose their hypocrisy by bringing certain incidents during their rule to the attention of the people,' he said. Siddaramaiah questions BJP about deaths in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur Recalling past incidents, Mr. Siddaramaiah said, 'During the Gujarat riots in 2002, approximately 2,000 innocent persons from various communities lost their lives. Despite then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's suggestion to take responsibility and resign, then Chief Minister Narendra Modi neither stepped down nor expressed any remorse till date. 'In April this year, during the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in J&K, 26 persons lost their lives. 'Our party did not demand the resignation of the Prime Minister over this incident. We merely requested a special parliamentary session to discuss the attack, which was denied by the Prime Minister. Even now, the perpetrators of this attack have not been identified. Isn't this a failure of the Central Government? Who is accountable for this failure? Is it Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Rahul Gandhi, or Prime Minister Narendra Modi?' Mr. Siddaramiah said, 'For the past two years, Manipur has been engulfed in violence. Hundreds have lost their lives, yet Chief Minister Biren Singh clung to power for 20 months. He resigned only after the Supreme Court intervened, but violence continues to plague the State. Shouldn't the Union Home Minister take responsibility for this? 'In Gujarat, the Morbi bridge collapse claimed 140 lives. In January this year, 30 pilgrims lost their lives during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh. Were the Chief Ministers of those States not from the BJP? Not only did they not resign, but those governments have also not conducted a proper investigation into these incidents. Given this, what moral authority does the BJP have to demand our resignation?' Mr. Siddaramaiah urged the BJP leaders in Karnataka to 'abandon their street theatrics and act in accordance with their conscience'.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Assessment reveals holes in security of public sector facilities of Manmad town
Nashik: Security agencies have identified critical vulnerabilities in the perimeter walls and security infrastructure of public sector facilities in Manmad town of Nandgaon taluka, Nashik district. Manmad has several petroleum storage and distribution centres of three oil companies, Food Corporation India's storage facility and many other establishments. A comprehensive security assessment was undertaken by multiple agencies, comprising the State Intelligence Department, District Special Branch, local police, and senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The team evaluated various govt installations at Manmad junction and is drafting recommendations for necessary security enhancements. Local police sources confirmed that the inspection covered petroleum facilities involved in fuel storage, tanker loading operations (roadways and railways), and gas bottling units. The assessment also included the Food Corporation of India premises and the Central Railway's major junction station. The evaluation revealed security deficiencies that will be documented and reported to relevant authorities for prompt remedial action. The assessment highlighted deteriorated boundary walls with breaches that remained unrepaired or were provisionally covered with metal sheets. The inspection teams also found inadequate surveillance by security personnel at crucial points, despite the availability of designated watch towers. "The lack of patrolling by the staff, leaving open spaces within the premises of the establishments unattended, unguarded boundary walls in remote areas, and many more issues have been listed in the report. A report will be filed with the state and central govt," the officer said. "The security checks, during which the teams inspected these establishments, revealed several issues. They have stated that they will raise these issues at appropriate levels and take action accordingly," the police officer added. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
