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Former Deputy CM Govinda Karajola has launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah following the tragic RCB victory ceremony stampede. He directly blamed the Karnataka government for the incident and demanded Siddaramaiah's resignation. Karajola also criticized the state's alleged connections with economic offenders like Vijay Mallya and Lalit Modi. The controversy escalated with top KSCA officials resigning in response to the tragic event.

Key Points: Govinda Karajola Slams Siddaramaiah Over RCB Tragedy Blame

  • BJP leader blames CM for RCB victory ceremony stampede
  • Accuses government of supporting economic offenders
  • Highlights links to Vijay Mallya and Lalit Modi
  • KSCA officials resign taking moral responsibility
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CM Siddaramaiah should resign and apologise: Former Deputy CM Govinda Karajola

Former Deputy CM criticizes Karnataka government's connection to economic offenders and demands CM's resignation after Bengaluru stampede

"If Siddaramaiah has any morals, he should resign and apologise to the people of the state - Govinda Karajola"

Bengaluru, June 7

Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and MP Govinda Karajola has criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and alleged that the Karnataka government was working as a brand ambassador for companies with economic offences.

Speaking to the media today at the BJP state office, Jagannath Bhavan, he said that 11 people died in the stampede that occurred at the RCB victory ceremony, and Siddaramaiah's government is directly responsible for this tragedy.

"Therefore, if Siddaramaiah has any morals, he should resign and apologise to the people of the state," he said.

The previous government did not come forward to celebrate these economic crime companies and did not work as brand ambassadors.

He criticised Siddaramaiah's government for working as a brand ambassador. He accused the Karnataka government of being directly responsible for the tragedy that happened in Bengaluru on June 4.

"RCB 'Royal Challengers Bangalore' is one of the companies involved in two economic crimes in the country. This is a company of Vijay Mallya that was created to sell whiskey. The second is the IPL of Lalit Modi. He is also an economic offender of the country," he said.

He criticised the two fugitives who committed crimes and left the country after defrauding the country's treasury.

He said that the people of this state and the people of the country should have been informed about the reason why Vijay Mallya's RCB company and Lalit Modi's IPL company became the brand ambassadors.

Deputy Leader of the Opposition and MLA Arvind Bellada, former Minister Halappa Achar, former MLA Paranna Munavalli, and State Spokesperson Dr Narendra Rangappa were present.

Top senior officials of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), secretary A Shankar and treasurer ES Jairam, tendered their resignations from their posts, taking "moral responsibility" for the stampede that took place near M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday ahead of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) team's felicitation after winning their Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a tight final on Tuesday.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rajesh K.
While the stampede was tragic, mixing it with unrelated economic offenses seems like political opportunism. The government should focus on crowd management reforms rather than resignations. Cricket celebrations need better planning - this isn't the first time such incidents happen in India.
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Priya M.
As a Bengaluru resident, I'm heartbroken by the tragedy. But linking RCB to Mallya's past is unfair to current players and fans. The real issue is lack of safety measures - why weren't there proper barricades? Authorities must answer for this negligence. 😔
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Vikram S.
BJP leaders should show some sensitivity instead of politicizing a tragedy. 11 lives lost and all they care about is scoring points? Both state and cricket association failed in their duty, but resignation demands won't bring back those we lost.
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Ananya R.
The economic offenses angle is important but being raised at wrong time. First compensate victims' families properly. Then investigate systemic failures. Our politicians always jump to blame game instead of solutions. Shame!
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Sanjay T.
KSCA officials resigning shows accountability. Why can't politicians do same? Doesn't matter which party - if you're responsible, own up. We need new laws for crowd management at public events. Enough of these tragedies every year during festivals/sports!
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Meena P.
As an RCB fan, this celebration turned into nightmare. But let's not mix issues - Mallya's crimes ≠ current RCB team's achievements. Focus should be on: 1) Victim compensation 2) Future safety protocols 3) Transparent inquiry. Politics can wait! 💙

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