Karnataka Politics in Turmoil: BJP Demands CM's Resignation Over Tragic Stampede

On Sunday, Karnataka BJP legislators and Parliamentarians staged a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar following a tragic stampede in Bengaluru. The incident, which occurred during the IPL victory celebrations in front of the Chinnaswamy stadium, resulted in 11 people losing their lives.

The protest, led by opposition leaders R Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayanaseamy, took place in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha. The BJP accused the state government of gross negligence leading to the tragedy, and they called for legal action against the two senior Congress leaders. Ashoka labeled Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar as the 'Real Culprits of Bengaluru' during the protest.

Ashoka further criticized the government for suspending police officers, arguing that the real fault lay with the government for ignoring safety concerns. The BJP leaders plan to meet with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, urging intervention and demanding the dismissal of the current government due to its failure to ensure public safety during the event.

(With inputs from agencies.)