Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, is facing intense political pressure and public scrutiny following a tragic stampede in Bengaluru that resulted in the death of one woman and left several others injured. The incident has provided significant ammunition to the opposition, which is now demanding his resignation.
The stampede occurred during an event organized in the Bengaluru Rural constituency, represented by Shivakumar's brother, Member of Parliament DK Suresh. The event was intended for the distribution of coupons for essential goods to local residents. However, poor crowd management led to a chaotic situation, resulting in the fatal incident.
The opposition, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)), was quick to condemn the event. They have labeled the distribution drive a "political gimmick" and accused the organizers of gross mismanagement and negligence that directly led to the loss of life. Critics argue that the event was a poorly planned voter outreach program that prioritized political optics over public safety.
The incident has snowballed into a major political liability for DK Shivakumar, who is widely seen as a powerful figure and a key troubleshooter for the Congress party. The opposition is leveraging the tragedy to attack the credibility of the state's Congress government and tarnish Shivakumar's image as a capable administrator. The calls for him to take moral responsibility and step down have put him and his party on the defensive, turning a local tragedy into a significant statewide political controversy.
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