04/06/2025
At least 11, including children, have lost their lives in a stampede during the RCB victory celebration, yet the festivities continue uninterrupted.
The state govt, which is primarily responsible for crowd management at such large-scale public events, has clearly failed. Instead of suspending the celebration in light of the tragedy, they’ve chosen to go ahead with player felicitations. The players are seen laughing and enjoying the moment, looks like they’re unaware of the incident.
It’s perfectly fine to admire athletes, actors, politicians, but admiration should not compel you to risk your life in overwhelming crowds just to be part of a spectacle. This applies across the board, regardless of who or what you follow.
This isn’t about blaming the victims. It’s a reality check: for the govt, your death in a stampede is just collateral damage. The celebration continues, because being seen honouring trending heroes fetches political mileage, while your absence doesn’t cost them anything, at best just one vote.