New Delhi: Following the tragic stampede that claimed several lives during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s historic IPL 2025 title win celebration at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed his deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as “absolutely heartrending”.
In a statement by the Prime Minister’s Office, the Prime Minister extended his thoughts to the families of the deceased while praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.
“The mishap in Bengaluru is absolutely heartrending. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those who are injured have a speedy recovery: PM Narendra Modi,” PMO stated on X.
Following the incident, senior Congress leader and member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, BK Hariprasad, confirmed that more than 11 people had died during the stampede.
“The incident in which more than 11 people, including women, died in a stampede during the RCB cricket team’s victory parade in Bengaluru is extremely shocking and regrettable. The condition of some of the injured in the stampede is serious, and the government should take immediate action to provide them with appropriate treatment. My condolences to the deceased and my condolences to their families,” he stated in a post on X.
Meanwhile, the BJP and the allies in the opposition have slammed the Congress-led Karnataka Government over the incident and deaths caused, calling it a “state-sponsored criminal negligence and murder.”
BJP’s National Spokesperson, Shehzad Poonawalla, demanded the resignations of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, and the Home Minister over the incident.
He further criticised the government’s insensitivity for continuing celebrations despite the deaths, highlighting their lack of accountability.