We demand independent judicial enquiry: BJP leader CT Ravi over Bengaluru stampede tragedy

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP leader CT Ravi has condemned the Karnataka government over the stampede tragedy outside Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's IPL victory celebrations, which claimed 11 lives. Ravi held Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar responsible for the tragedy, saying that "such an event could only have been organized with their permission."
Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Ravi said, "Such an event could have only been organised with the CM and Dy CM's permission. They are the reason behind this tragedy... Can they bring back the people who passed away?"
Ravi also criticised the government's compensation and demanded that the team has earned crores but has not announced any compensation to the victims' families. "The Rs 25 lakh compensation they announced is not from their own money but the government's treasury. RCB has earned crores and yet has not announced any compensation."
Ravi questioned how the event was allowed, despite police advising against it. "Despite the Police advising against it, under whose pressure was permission given to hold this event at the Chinnaswamy Stadium? Should that person not be investigated?" he demanded.
Ravi demanded an independent judicial enquiry under the High Court Chief Justice to investigate the circumstances leading to the tragedy. "The CM and the Dy CM should resign. We also demand an independent judicial enquiry under the High Court Chief Justice.", he said.
Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders staged a protest on Sunday at the steps of Mahatma Gandhi's statue at Vidhana Soudha, condemning the state Congress government over the deadly stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's IPL victory celebrations, which claimed the lives of 11 people.
Karnataka Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) R Ashok has strongly criticised the Siddaramaiah-led government over the stampede tragedy outside Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's IPL victory celebrations, which claimed 11 lives.
LoP Ashok questioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and demanded the resignation of the CM and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
"Siddaramaiah is in trouble. His mind is not functioning right... Theirs is not a government but a Tughlaq Durbar. The Karnataka government organised this event during which people lost their lives. They are the culprits... We demand the resignation of the CM and Dy CM..." Ashok told ANI on Sunday.
LoP also demanded compensation of Rs one crore for each person who died in the incident.
Karnataka Deputy Leader of Opposition and BJP MLA Arvind Bellad alleged that both leaders prioritised "taking selfies" and "celebrating" with the RCB players over managing the crowd.
"After this big tragedy in Karnataka, more than 30 common citizens were injured, and 11 people lost their lives. The chief minister, Siddaramaiah, and the deputy chief minister, DK Shivakumar, are two culprits... Because they wanted to take selfies and wanted to celebrate the victory with the RCB players, the whole attention of the police and the officers was on them. They were busy giving protection to the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, whereas the crowd gathered at the Stadium was left unattended... There was no police protection. All the police officers were busy protecting the chief minister and their family... Siddaramaiah should resign," Bellad said.
Meanwhile, CM Siddaramaiah has ordered an increase in the compensation announced for the families of those who died in the stampede to Rs 25 lakh each. The government had earlier announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each.
The top senior officials of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Secretary A Shankar and Treasurer ES Jairam, tendered their resignations, taking "moral responsibility" for the stampede ahead of RCB team's felicitation after winning their Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a tight final on Tuesday. (ANI)