K’taka CM & Dy CM directly responsible for stampede: LoP R Ashoka
Tragedy struck on May 5, 2025, when 11 people lost their lives in a stampede that occurred outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. The incident has sent shockwaves across the state, leaving many wondering what led to such a catastrophic event. As the investigation into the stampede continues, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, has pinned the blame squarely on the Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, and the Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar. In a scathing statement, Ashoka demanded a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a High Court judge to probe the incident, and vowed that those responsible would be held accountable.
The stampede occurred when a large crowd of people gathered outside the stadium, eager to catch a glimpse of the cricketers who were participating in a charity match. As the crowd surged forward, panic set in, leading to a chaotic scene in which many people were trampled or crushed. Eleven people ultimately lost their lives, while many more were injured.
Ashoka’s comments came as a devastating blow to the ruling party, which has been facing intense scrutiny over its handling of the situation. The LoP’s statement was laced with anger and outrage, as he accused the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of being directly responsible for the tragedy.
“The Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister are directly responsible for this tragic incident,” Ashoka said. “They have failed to provide adequate security and infrastructure to manage the crowd. Their negligence has resulted in the loss of precious lives.”
Ashoka’s words were echoed by many others who have been critical of the government’s handling of the situation. Many have pointed out that the stadium was woefully inadequate to handle the large crowd that had gathered, and that the authorities failed to provide adequate security and emergency services.
The opposition has long been critical of the government’s handling of infrastructure projects, and this incident has only added fuel to their fire. Ashoka’s statement has been seen as a major escalation of the political rhetoric, and is likely to put further pressure on the government to take action.
The government has faced intense criticism for its handling of the situation, with many calling for an independent investigation into the stampede. The opposition has also demanded that the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister take responsibility for the tragedy and resign.
Ashoka’s call for a SIT led by a High Court judge is seen as a major blow to the government, which has been trying to downplay the incident and shift the blame to others. The opposition has long been demanding an independent investigation into the stampede, and Ashoka’s statement has given them a major victory.
The incident has also raised serious questions about the government’s handling of infrastructure projects and its ability to provide adequate security and emergency services. The opposition has long been critical of the government’s handling of such projects, and this incident has only added fuel to their fire.
As the investigation into the stampede continues, it is clear that the government will face intense scrutiny over its handling of the situation. The opposition will continue to demand an independent investigation, and Ashoka’s statement has given them a major boost.
In conclusion, the stampede outside Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium has sent shockwaves across the state, leaving many wondering what led to such a catastrophic event. As the investigation continues, it is clear that the government will face intense scrutiny over its handling of the situation. The opposition has long been critical of the government’s handling of infrastructure projects, and this incident has only added fuel to their fire.
The LoP’s statement has given the opposition a major victory, and it is clear that the government will face intense pressure to take action. The incident has also raised serious questions about the government’s handling of infrastructure projects and its ability to provide adequate security and emergency services.
As the investigation into the stampede continues, it is clear that justice must be delivered for those who lost their lives, and those responsible must be punished. The opposition has long been demanding an independent investigation, and Ashoka’s statement has given them a major boost.
