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Karnataka's top political leadership has traveled to Delhi for a crucial meeting with the Congress party high command. The visit comes in the wake of the tragic Bengaluru stampede that claimed 11 lives during IPL victory celebrations. Home Minister G Parameshwara expressed uncertainty about the exact agenda of the meeting, though sources suggest discussions on the caste census and stampede incident. The Karnataka High Court is simultaneously hearing legal petitions related to the stampede case, adding further complexity to the ongoing situation.

Key Points: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Delhi Visit Amid Bengaluru Stampede Fallout

  • Karnataka CM and Deputy CM meet Congress leadership in Delhi
  • Caste census and stampede tragedy likely discussion points
  • High Court hearing RCB official's petition today
  • Stampede claimed 11 lives during IPL victory celebrations
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Don't know why they have gone: Karnataka Minister G Parameshwara on CM, Deputy CM visit to Delhi

Karnataka leaders meet Congress high command to discuss caste census and Bengaluru stampede tragedy, with Home Minister uncertain about visit details

"I don't know why they have gone. They might have gone to provide information about the stampede tragedy - G Parameshwara, Karnataka Home Minister"

Bengaluru, June 10

As Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are on a visit to Delhi, the state's Home Minister G Parameshwara said that he doesn't know the agenda of their visit.

However, Parameshwara added that they might have gone to provide information about the Bengaluru stampede tragedy to the party high command.

"I don't know why they have gone. They might have gone to provide information about the stampede tragedy to the party's high command. The party high command did not call me. If they do, I will also go..." Parameshwara said during a presser.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrived in Delhi today.

According to the sources, the key agenda of the meeting of Karnataka leaders with the party high command revolves around the issue of caste-census. The sources added that they might have a discussion on the Bengaluru stampede also.

The Congress sources said, "Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar likely to meet Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi today at Indira Bhawan in Delhi at 11 am. Caste census issue is the agenda of the meeting, Bengaluru stampede issue can be discussed too."

Speaking on the Bengaluru stampede, the Karnataka Home Minister stated that a meeting was held yesterday on the issue.

He said, "A meeting was held yesterday on the stampede issue. We have to submit a report to the court. We discussed in the meeting what should be conveyed on behalf of the government..."

The stampede that occurred during celebrations outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) victory celebrations claimed 11 lives.

The Karnataka High Court will hear the petition filed by the Marketing and Revenue Head of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Nikhil Sosale today. The petition was filed to challenge the legality of his arrest in connection with the stampede outside Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Earlier on Friday, the Karnataka HC granted interim relief to the office bearers of the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), who had approached the court seeking the quashing of the FIR registered against them in connection with the stampede case.

In an interim order, the court directed the state police not to take any coercive action against them until further orders. The High Court adjourned the case to June 9.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Very unprofessional for a Home Minister to say he doesn't know why his own CM is visiting Delhi! Shows lack of coordination in Karnataka government. First the stampede tragedy, now this confusion. People deserve better governance. 😞
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Priya M.
The stampede was heartbreaking. 11 lives lost just for celebrating a cricket match! Whether they're meeting for caste census or stampede report, accountability must be fixed. Stadium authorities AND government failed in crowd management. #BengaluruTragedy
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Arvind S.
Typical political drama! Instead of working together after such a tragedy, ministers are making statements against each other. Focus should be on compensating victims and preventing such incidents, not Delhi visits and caste census politics.
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Shilpa R.
As a Bengaluru resident, I'm appalled by how this was handled. From stadium management to police arrangements - everything failed. Now ministers don't even seem to be on same page. Hope High Court takes strict action and sets an example for future events.
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Vikram J.
While stampede is serious, caste census is equally important for Karnataka's development. Maybe CM is handling multiple priorities. But yes, better communication between ministers would avoid these awkward press conferences. Teamwork makes the dream work!
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Neha T.
Why is RCB management being targeted? Government should look at their own failures in crowd control first. We love cricket celebrations but need better safety measures. Hope this tragedy leads to stricter event management protocols across India. 🙏

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