BJP Demands Resignation Over Tragic Stampede in Karnataka

The Karnataka BJP has held Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar directly accountable for a deadly stampede on June 4, which claimed the lives of 11 people. Consequently, the party has announced statewide protests demanding their resignation.

A mega protest is scheduled at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on June 13, with plans to escalate to sieging the Chief Minister's residence. Statewide protests in all Assembly constituencies are set for June 16. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra has declared that protests will persist until the resignations are secured.

Vijayendra accused Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar of exploiting the RCB's victory for political leverage, resulting in fatal overcrowding at celebrations. He criticized the government's neglect of security advisories and emphasized the BJP's determination to continue protests against an 'anti-people and corrupt' Congress government, which they claim is tarnishing the state's reputation.

(With inputs from agencies.)