While expressing grief over the stampede, Shivakumar added, "I don't want to play dirty politics. BJP and JDS always play politics on dead bodies, that is their political agenda. But they should see what they have done, we are deeply hurt, the image of Karnataka, Bangalore, we take it, we
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday accused Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar of being responsible for the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru that claimed the lives of 11 and injured 30 others.
Speaking to ANI, DK Shivakumar said, "This should not have happened, and we never expected such a big crowd. The stadium's capacity is 35,000, but over 3 lakh people turned up. The gates were broken in the rush. We apologise for this incident."
Following the death of 11 people in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar complimented the state police force for controlling the massive influx of people during the RCB celebrations.
BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and the Home Minister, labelling the tragic stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium as "state-sponsored criminal negligence and murd
Following the tragic stampede that claimed several lives during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic IPL 2025 title win celebration at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as "absolutely heartrendin
Opposition parties in the state, including the Janata Dal (Secular), have squarely blamed the Congress-led state government for what they describe as a complete failure of planning and public safety.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Wednesday appealed to the public to remain calm and not panic after a stampede occurred during a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) celebration event, where a massive crowd gathered outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team after their historic triumph in the Indian Premier League (IPL), securing their first-ever title with a six-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS).
The Chief Minister con
Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara outlined the event details, saying, "At the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha at 4 o'clock, the RCB players will come here and the Honourable Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and the government will felicitate them. The program may be about 45 minute
A wave of jubilation has gripped Karnataka after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinched their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling final held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night.
The victory has sparked statew