After three senior IPS officers received clearance in the 2025 Chinnaswamy Stadium stampede case, Karnataka’s Leader of Opposition, R. Ashoka, criticized the Congress government for allegedly protecting those accountable for the 11 deaths. Ashoka questioned the government’s move to drop departmental inquiries against the officers, expressing concern over the lack of accountability for the tragedy. He accused the government of neglecting justice for the victims and referred to the incident as a “government-sponsored killing.”
Ashoka accused the Congress government of failing to deliver justice for the victims and criticized its handling of the stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium. He pointed fingers at key officials, including the then Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister, for their alleged roles in the tragedy. Ashoka raised questions about the responsibility for the deaths of the 11 individuals and criticized the government’s approach to the situation.
The Opposition Leader highlighted alleged lapses by top officials, including the approval of conflicting events on the same day and the handling of the tragedy despite prior warnings. He criticized the government’s exoneration of various officials, questioning who should be held responsible for the tragic incident. Ashoka accused the government of using inquiries as a cover-up rather than seeking justice for the victims’ families.
Ashoka emphasized his concerns in the Assembly, accusing the government of attempting to bury the case through inquiries. He criticized what he described as the government’s lack of intention to ensure justice for the affected families. The Opposition Leader concluded with a strong statement, warning those in power that public scrutiny would not be evaded.
