Bengaluru stampede: CM Siddaramaiah name-drops 'Maha Kumbh', says 'such incidents happened at many places'

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed the tragic stampede in Bengaluru that resulted in 11 deaths, stating he does not wish to defend the incident but noted that similar events have occurred elsewhere, including the Kumbh Mela. He emphasized the unexpected crowd size at the event, which exceeded the stadium’s capacity, and announced a 15-day magisterial inquiry. Meanwhile, the BJP criticized the Congress-led government for alleged negligence in planning and security, asserting that proper coordination could have prevented the tragedy.

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