Bengaluru Stampede: Karnataka CM Says Tragedy Overshadowed Joy Of RCBs IPL Victory; PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi React

Bengaluru Stampede: With a minimum of 11 folks shedding their lives within the Bengaluru stampede close to M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah have expressed their grief. While CM Siddaramaiah known as upon folks to prioritize protection above fandom, PM Modi wanted rapid restoration to the injured. Notably, dozens of folks had been injured after an enormous crowd accrued outdoor the stadium the place the Karnataka Cricket Association used to be establishing a felicitation rite for the cricketers of the Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise after it received its maiden IPL name, finishing 18 years of wait.

“Hearing the news of several people losing their lives and others being seriously injured due to a stampede during the victory celebration of the RCB team at Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium has caused profound shock. This tragedy has overshadowed the joy of the victory,” mentioned Siddaramaiah.

He additional wanted rapid restoration to these injured. “May the souls of the deceased find peace, and I wish for a speedy recovery for those injured and receiving treatment in hospitals. My condolences to the grieving families who have lost their loved ones. Despite precautions taken to avoid such a stampede, with the expectation that an uncontrollable crowd could lead to an unfortunate incident, permission for the team’s victory procession was denied,” mentioned the CM.  

The Chief Minister mentioned that the casualties took place as a large crowd thronged the venue. “However, due to the massive crowd that gathered like an ocean near the stadium, a stampede occurred, resulting in this tragedy caused by trampling.  I urge the public to understand that life is more important than love and fandom and to prioritize safety above all,” he mentioned.  

Reacting to the mishap, Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned, “The mishap in Bengaluru is absolutely heartrending. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those who are injured have a speedy recovery.”

Leader of Opposition within the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi mentioned, “The tragic stampede near Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB’s IPL victory celebrations is heartbreaking. My condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. Wishing a swift and full recovery to all those injured. In this hour of grief, I stand with the people of Bengaluru. The Karnataka government must provide all possible support and relief to the affected families. This tragedy is a painful reminder: no celebration is worth a human life. Every safety protocol for public events must be reviewed and strictly enforced – lives must always come first.”

At least 33 folks were injured and are present process remedy at a Bengaluru health center. On Tuesday, the Royal Challengers Bangalore lifted its maiden IPL name defeating Punjab Kings. Both the groups had been vying for his or her debut name because the inception of the IPL 18 years in the past.