Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Karnataka Leaders Address Stampede, Political Loyalty in Assembly
A politician named Shivakumar sang a song associated with the RSS, which made people in the Assembly wonder what he meant.
Shivakumar said he's always been and will always be part of the Congress party.
The Chief Minister also discussed a sad event where people were hurt at a sports celebration, saying they will investigate and make sure it doesn't happen again.
Shivakumar explained he went to a sports event at the request of the Police Commissioner.
Deputy CM Shivakumar sang the RSS anthem in the Assembly, surprising many.
Shivakumar asserted his lifelong commitment to the Congress party.
The CM stated the government will take strict action regarding the stampede at a sporting event.
The CM informed the House that a judicial inquiry was constituted after the stampede.
Shivakumar clarified he attended the event at Chinnaswamy stadium on the Police Commissioner's request.
- Who
- D.K. Shivakumar, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- Deputy CM Shivakumar sang the RSS anthem in the Assembly, addressed his party loyalty, and addressed his presence at a recent sporting event.
- When
- Thursday/Friday
- Where
- Karnataka Assembly and Chinnaswamy stadium
- Why
- The anthem was sung in response to allegations, Shivakumar asserted party loyalty in response to speculation and also clarified his presence at the stadium.
Congress
BJP
DCM at stadium
Congress
Actions based on request from commissioner
BJP
Actions in support of stadium chaos
RSS anthem
Congress
Action to understand others
BJP
Aligned with the RSS
- Deputy CM
- D.K. Shivakumar
- Chief Minister
- Siddaramaiah
- Event
- Chinnaswamy stadium stampede/celebrations
- Judicial Inquiry
- Justice Michael D’Cunha
- Controversy
- RSS anthem recital, stampede
Sources
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