Bangalore Statements

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city in Karnataka, India
“ This ranking is not just a number; it reflects the structural resilience and readiness of the State’s innovation economy. Bengaluru has always been a builder’s city, and our rise in the GSER shows how…
Priyank Kharge,
Bengaluru climbs to 14th place in Global Startup Ecosystem Index; tops…
“ Yeah, very disappointing. Obviously, very sad. Thoughts go out to people,
Rahul Dravid,
Stampede in Bengaluru during RCB celebrations very disappointing:…
“ My brother will not come back no matter how much compensation anyone gives. If there was a possibility of my returning, then we would pay the money ourselves,
Shravan,
Families of stampede victims receive compensation as they mourn their…
“ Karnataka’s ruling politicians and cricket administrators are jointly responsible for Wednesday’s tragedy. Their greedy lust for reflected glory led to it. To make an outstanding officer a scapegoat…
Ramachandra Guha,
Suspension of police commissioner rankles police establishment
“ The State government has expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the victims and announced compensation, meanwhile a judicial magistrate inquiry is underway and even the police officials…
Priyank Kharge,
State govt. has neither shirked responsibility nor is defending…
“ FIRs have been registered, and instructions have been issued to arrest the representatives of these organisations,
Siddaramaiah,
Bengaluru deaths: RCB, others booked, top cop suspended
“ CM Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar are directly responsible for the tragic stampede,
R. Ashoka,
Bengaluru deaths: RCB, others booked, top cop suspended
“ The Opposition is politicking. But I am grief-stricken over the death of children,
Chief Minister,
Bengaluru stampede: Dy. CM breaks down over deaths, HDK demands his…
“ This is clearly the failure of the state government,
Sambit Patra,
Karnataka High Court issues notice to state government over Bengaluru…
“ This is nothing short of state-sponsored murder,
R. Ashoka,
Bengaluru stampede: BJP blames ‘credit war’ between Siddaramaiah and…
“ Yes, there has been a mistake. A crowd of two to three lakh people turned up while the stadium could accommodate only 35,000. Despite our efforts, we were unable to manage the crowd effectively,
Priyank Kharge,
‘This could been avoided with better planning’: Karnataka Minister…
“ What happened at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is beyond tragic. My heart goes out to every affected family. Wishing peace and strength to all,
Sachin Tendulkar,
Beyond tragic: Tendulkar condoles Chinnaswamy stampede deaths