Political Uproar Follows Bengaluru Stampede as Opposition Demands Accountability

Following the tragic stampede in Bengaluru, Opposition leader R Ashoka has accused CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar of being responsible. He demands an investigation under a High Court judge, dismissing District Collector's involvement. The Karnataka High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the incident.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 05-06-2025 18:18 IST | Created: 05-06-2025 18:18 IST
Political Uproar Follows Bengaluru Stampede as Opposition Demands Accountability
Karnataka LoP R Ashoka (File photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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In the wake of the Bengaluru stampede that claimed 11 lives, Karnataka's Leader of Opposition, R Ashoka, has squarely placed the blame on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Speaking at a press conference, Ashoka demanded a Special Investigation Team led by a High Court judge to probe the tragedy.

Rejecting an investigation by the District Collector, Ashoka indicated a Public Interest Litigation would be filed with the High Court Chief Justice. He argued that only a judicial probe could ensure justice for the victims, claiming the Congress government was evading responsibility and engaging in a cover-up. Ashoka insisted that the CM and Dy CM resign to take moral accountability.

The Karnataka High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the incident, pressing the state government for a status report. The court expressed its views to the Advocate General and scheduled a further hearing for June 10, reinforcing the demand for answers and accountability from the state's leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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