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A tragic stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru claimed 11 lives, sparking intense political criticism. BJP leader Amit Malviya launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led state government, accusing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar of criminal mismanagement. Malviya argued that the government was attempting to deflect responsibility by targeting RCB officials instead of accepting accountability. The incident has raised serious questions about crowd management and administrative oversight in the state.

Key Points: Amit Malviya Blasts Siddaramaiah Over Bengaluru Stampede Tragedy

  • BJP criticizes Congress govt for mismanaging crowd at Chinnaswamy Stadium
  • 11 lives lost in tragic stampede near RCB event
  • Malviya alleges government attempting to shift blame to event managers
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Wake up, Bengaluru: Amit Malviya slams Congress govt for 'tarnishing' city's global image

BJP leader Amit Malviya condemns Karnataka government's handling of deadly Bengaluru stampede, accusing officials of mismanagement and insensitivity

"Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar have blood on their hands - Amit Malviya"

New Delhi, June 6

Against the backdrop of the Bengaluru stampede, BJP leader Amit Malviya on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led Siddaramaiah government, alleging that it is ruining the global city's reputation.

"Wake up, Bengaluru. Before it is too late. The Congress will destroy what we have built - the reputation, the dignity and the hard-earned global stature of this city," said Malviya on X.

The in-charge of the BJP's National Information and Technology Department also lashed out at the Karnataka government for its mismanagement, which led to the tragedy near Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives.

Blaming Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D. K. Shivakumar for the tragedy, Malviya said, "Let it be said clearly: Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar have blood on their hands."

He also hit out at attempts by the Congress government to pass the blame for the tragedy on to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cricket team managers.

"Instead of owning up, the government is now targeting RCB officials - turning them into scapegoats, because they cannot protest the might of the state. This is not justice; it is a cover-up. A sinister ploy to shield those who are truly responsible," wrote Malviya on X.

"What makes it truly horrifying is the apathy of Karnataka's leadership. Even as young lives were lost, including a teenage girl who suffocated to death after sustaining a head injury, CM Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar continued to revel in the celebrations. The program wasn't halted. The music didn't stop. The cameras kept rolling," he said.

Malviya called out the CM and the government machinery for what he said was insensitive behaviour.

"It is inconceivable that the Congress's top leadership was unaware of the chaos and loss unfolding just outside the Chinnaswamy stadium. This wasn't just an accident - it was the inevitable consequence of criminal mismanagement, poor crowd control, and zero accountability," his post read.

Earlier on Friday, Bengaluru Police intensified their hunt for four more accused in connection with the June 4 stampede, in which, so far, four people, including the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Marketing Head and DNA Event Management Company staffers, have been arrested.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
While the tragedy is heartbreaking, politicizing it immediately shows poor taste. Both BJP and Congress should focus on solutions rather than blame games. Bengaluru needs better infrastructure planning regardless of who's in power. #Priorities
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Priya M.
As a Bengalurean, I'm tired of our city being used as a political football 😤 The stampede was tragic, but Malviya's language about "blood on hands" is too extreme. We need accountability, yes, but also constructive criticism.
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Sanjay T.
The real issue is crowd management at events. Remember Elphinstone stampede in Mumbai during BJP rule? Every party fails here. Instead of blaming, central & state govts should create national safety standards for public gatherings.
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Ananya R.
Bengaluru's infrastructure has been crumbling for years across different governments. The stampede is just a symptom. We need long-term urban planning, not political mudslinging. Also, why no focus on compensating victims' families?
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Vikram P.
While Congress govt deserves criticism, Malviya's tweet storm seems opportunistic. BJP should show the same energy in improving civic issues in states they govern. Our cities need solutions, not just opposition rhetoric.
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Neha S.
The insensitivity shown by continuing celebrations is unacceptable, no matter which party. But let's not forget - Bengaluru's global image was already suffering due to traffic, pollution and water issues. One incident doesn't define our city 💙

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