Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while chairing the NITI Aayog meeting, urged states to accelerate development efforts to realize the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. He called on chief ministers to build "future-ready" cities and develop at least one globally competitive tourist destination in each state.
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The Karnataka government ignored Bengaluru police's suggestion to hold the RCB victory celebration on Sunday, according to sources.
A stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has resulted in casualties, including 24-year-old Shahana from Kolar. Eyewitness accounts highlight inadequate preparation and crowd management. Reports indicate insufficient police deployment and confusion regarding entry procedures. The tragedy has raised questions about the organisation of the event and the readiness of medical facilities.
The transcript reveals a disagreement between Bengaluru police and the government regarding the timing of RCB's IPL victory celebration. Police sources suggested holding the event on a Sunday for better security arrangements and crowd management. However, the government insisted on an immediate celebration, leading to overcrowding and tragic consequences. The event saw a massive turnout of approximately 3 lakh people at a venue with a 35,000 capacity. Critics argue the rush for political credit overshadowed safety concerns, resulting in 11 fatalities.
