Bengaluru Stampede: Siddaramaiah Questions BJP’s Accountability

Following the tragic stampede in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is facing mounting pressure to resign. However, he has responded by challenging the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s own record on accountability in similar situations.

Siddaramaiah Cites Past Tragedies in BJP-Ruled States

As calls for his resignation intensify, Siddaramaiah has pointed to a list of 20 stampedes and other tragic incidents that have occurred in states governed by the BJP. He questions whether any BJP Chief Minister has ever resigned following such events, turning the focus onto the opposition party’s own practices.

Debate on Accountability and Political Responsibility

This move has sparked a debate about accountability and political responsibility in the wake of tragedies. Siddaramaiah’s challenge raises important questions about whether resignations serve as an effective means of taking responsibility, and whether there is a consistent standard applied across the political spectrum.