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The Euphoria of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) maiden IPL Triumph Quickly Turned Into Heartbreak As A Stampede Outside The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Claimed 11 Lives and Left Dozens INJURED. What Should Have Been A Historic Celebration for the City and its Cricket Fans Became A National Tragedy, Sparking Outrage and Calls for Accountability. Form India World Cup Winner, Known for His Fortthright Views, Emerged as One of the Stronest Critics of the Event’s Planning and Aftermath – Directly Naming Virat Kohli and demanding justice for the victim ‘families.
Where Did the Celebration Go Wrong from RCB’s Triumph to Bengaluru’s Tragedy?
RCB’s First-Ever IPL Title Win On June 3 in Ahmedabad was supposed to mark the end of a long was for the franchise and its fans. The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Quickly Organized A Congratulations Ceremony in Bengaluru, Drawing An Overwhelming Crowd of Over Three Lakh Fans – Far Beyond the Stadium’s 35,000 Capacity. The anticipation to see stars like kohli and Rajat patidar Was Palpable, But the Event’s Hasty Organization and Lack of Adequate Crowd Control Proven Disastrous.
As the Crowds Swelled, the Spiral Out of Control. Police Resorted to Lathi-charge to disperse the masses, triggering panic and a deadly stampede. The aftermath was grim: 11 dead, dozens insult, and a city in mourning. Despite the chaos outside, Celebrations continue briefly inside the stadium before before shorts. Videos and images of Jubilant Players contrasted Starkly with the tragedy unfolding just beyond the gates, fueling public anger and dibelief.
Train India Cricketer’s Blistring Critique Over the Mishandled Situation
Madan LalA Member of India’s 1983 World Cup-Winning Squad, Manced No Words in His Condemnation. He questioned the urgency of holding such a massive event meet hours after the team’s return, Calling it “COMPLETELY AVOIDABLE” and a “Big Mistake” by Both RCB’s Management and the State Authorities.
“” “You Celebrated in Ahmedabad on Tuesday Night. What was the Rush for Holding Celebrations in Bengaluru?”He Asked While Talking to Ians, Suggesting the Event Could Have Been Safely Organized Two or Three Days Later with Better Preparation.
Lal’s Criticism Extended Beyond Logistics. He highlighted the Insensitivity of Continuing Celebrations Inside The Stadium While Chaos and Death Unfolded Outside, Further Stting He Added, “People Will not forget this—or Virat Kohli. While People Were Dying Outside, there was a celebration inside. It’s Truly Shocking and Dishearting”. He was so far as to urge the families of the deceased to consider Legal Action Against RCB and the State Government, Demanding compensation and accountability.
The Form Cricketer also Dismoysed Attempts to Shift Blame Solely Onto the Authorities, Insisting That Both RCB and the Government Share Responsibility for the Tragedy. “” “The franchise owner made an error in judgment, he made a big mistake”LAL SERVEDED, EMPHASIZING THAT HYMAN LIFE Must Always Take PRECEDENCE OVER SPORTING GLORY.
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