Political Uproar Follows Bengaluru Stampede as Opposition Demands Accountability

Following the tragic stampede in Bengaluru, Opposition leader R Ashoka has accused CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar of being responsible. He demands an investigation under a High Court judge, dismissing District Collector's involvement. The Karnataka High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the incident.

In the wake of the Bengaluru stampede that claimed 11 lives, Karnataka's Leader of Opposition, R Ashoka, has squarely placed the blame on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Speaking at a press conference, Ashoka demanded a Special Investigation Team led by a High Court judge to probe the tragedy.

Rejecting an investigation by the District Collector, Ashoka indicated a Public Interest Litigation would be filed with the High Court Chief Justice. He argued that only a judicial probe could ensure justice for the victims, claiming the Congress government was evading responsibility and engaging in a cover-up. Ashoka insisted that the CM and Dy CM resign to take moral accountability.

The Karnataka High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the incident, pressing the state government for a status report. The court expressed its views to the Advocate General and scheduled a further hearing for June 10, reinforcing the demand for answers and accountability from the state's leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)