BENGALURU, June 5 (Taaza Wire)
Bengaluru Stampede tragedy: DK Shivakumar Breaks Down, Blames BJP for Playing Politics
In the wake of the tragic stampede in the vicinity of Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium that resulted in 11 deaths, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar got emotional, describing deep sorrow and stating that “image of Bengaluru” has suffered a huge blow. The accident has shaken the city to its core and prompted political blame games.
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“We Accept Responsibility”: DK Shivakumar
Addressing the media on Thursday, DK Shivakumar accepted full responsibility for the tragedy, calling the victims “our own family.”
“The image of Karnataka, the image of Bengaluru has been affected. We never expected such a massive turnout. After 18 years of RCB’s win, emotions ran high,” Shivakumar said while fighting back tears.
The Deputy CM recounted how thousands of fans poured in for the victory celebrations following RCB’s maiden IPL trophy win, leading to an uncontrollable crowd situation.
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— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) June 4, 2025
We did not anticipate such an overwhelming crowd – while the stadium holds 35,000, over 3 lakh people had gathered.
To the families who have lost loved ones – we extend our deepest condolences. Words… pic.twitter.com/ExlnG9it8Y
BJP Playing Politics Over Dead Bodies?
When asked about the BJP’s allegations that police never granted permission for the event, Shivakumar launched a scathing attack:
“I don’t want to react to any of these BJP guys. All BJP persons are nonsense. They are masterminds of these dirty things.”
He further accused the BJP and JD(S) of playing politics over dead bodies, adding that the state government is prioritizing the grieving families over political drama.
“Those Who Died Are Like Family”
Shivakumar turned visibly emotional while sharing interactions with affected families. He narrated how one grieving mother begged officials not to conduct a post-mortem on her son.
“We understand their pain, but legally, we need the post-mortem to ensure clarity—was it an accident or something more? These are the questions only health officials can answer.”
Government to Investigate Gate Management and Crowd Control
Shivakumar promised that a full-fledged investigation will be carried out, particularly into the gate arrangements and crowd management strategies at the ground.
“I inspected the stadium myself. There were a lot of issues with how the gates were handled. Magistrates will look into it seriously,” he said.
He further stated that CM Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara are thoroughly upset with the tragedy and have ensured a proper investigation.
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The Deputy CM emphasized that the Congress party, including its national leadership, is seriously looking into the matter and intends to find a long-term solution to such crowd-related disasters.
Conclusion
The Bengaluru stampede has put the city into mourning. Though the loss of life hung a shadow over what ought to have been a happy occasion, the state government has promised accountability and reform. DK Shivakumar’s tearful reaction is an indication of how deep the tragedy is, even as political tensions remained bubbling just below the surface.
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