K’taka CM & Dy CM directly responsible for stampede: LoP R Ashoka
In a shocking turn of events, a stampede occurred outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium, leaving 11 people dead and several others injured. The incident has sent shockwaves across the state, with opposition leaders and citizens alike demanding justice and accountability for the tragedy. In the aftermath of the disaster, Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R Ashoka, has come down heavily on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, stating that they are directly responsible for the stampede.
According to reports, the stampede occurred when a large number of people, mostly women and children, were trying to enter the stadium to watch a IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad. The chaotic situation was exacerbated by the fact that the gates were not properly managed, leading to a stampede-like situation. The tragedy has left the nation in shock, with many calling for an inquiry into the incident to identify the root causes and those responsible.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, R Ashoka, who is also the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state, has demanded a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a High Court judge to probe the incident. He has also called for the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister to take responsibility for the tragedy, stating that they are directly responsible for the stampede.
“It is the duty of the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister to ensure the safety and security of people attending public events. However, it is clear that they have failed in their duty, leading to this tragic incident,” Ashoka said. “Justice must be delivered for these deaths, and those responsible must be punished. I demand a SIT led by a High Court judge to investigate the incident and identify those responsible.”
Ashoka’s statement has sparked a debate in the state, with many calling for accountability and justice for the victims and their families. The opposition party has also demanded that the government take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of people attending public events in the future.
The incident has also raised questions about the preparedness of the authorities to handle large crowds, as well as the lack of proper infrastructure and management at the stadium. The Chinnaswamy Stadium has a capacity of over 40,000 people, but it has been reported that thousands of people were trying to enter the stadium when the stampede occurred.
The incident has also highlighted the need for better crowd management and emergency preparedness measures at public events. The authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, but many are calling for a more comprehensive inquiry to identify the root causes and those responsible.
The tragedy has also sparked a debate about the role of the government in ensuring the safety and security of people attending public events. The opposition party has accused the government of neglecting its duty to protect the people, while the government has defended its actions, stating that it has taken all necessary measures to ensure the safety and security of people attending public events.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, the government has announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the deceased, and Rs 50,000 to those injured. The authorities have also launched an investigation into the incident, and have promised to take action against those responsible.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the state, with many calling for justice and accountability for the tragedy. The opposition party has demanded that the government take immediate action to ensure the safety and security of people attending public events in the future, and that those responsible for the tragedy be punished.
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