The Karnataka CM cited the similar tragedies in BJP-ruled states, including the stampede during Maha Kumbh, and asked if the saffron outfit also demanded the resignation of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Girish Kumar, a resident of Kottigepalya in Bengaluru, has submitted a formal complaint to Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot against Siddaramaiah.
Union Minister for Large and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, and the Karnataka BJP leadership have demanded a compensation of Rs 50 lakh for the families of the deceased.
Expressing his deep sorrow over the incident, Siddaramaiah also announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased and free treatment to the injured.
Karnataka, especially its capital Bengaluru city, erupted in joy following the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) victory in the final match of the IPL 2025 tournament late on Tuesday night.
The release of the Karnataka caste census has shifted the state’s political terrain, triggering reactions that stretch far beyond its borders.
Addressing a rally at Belagavi, Ashoka said that the chief minister was trying to turn Karnataka into a ‘mini-Pakistan’ to appease Muslims.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said the Enforcement Directorate's filing of a charge sheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi was another example of 'vindictive politics'.
The Mysuru Lokayukta police had filed a preliminary report after its investigation into the MUDA case and said that it found no evidence in the allegation against Partvathi, wife of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and three others.
Karnataka Chief Minister S Siddaramaiah offered the Karnataka model as an alternative to the BJP's divisive model, saying it can be presented to the people as a viable option.
