RCB Event Tragedy Stirs Online Chatter On Bengaluru Vs Mumbai Crowd Control, BJP Joins Debate

Last Updated:June 04, 2025, 22:08 IST

Social media users criticized crowd management in Bengaluru after a stampede at Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory parade left 11 dead, comparing it to Mumbai's success.

A split-screen visual going viral on social media shows the large crowd during Mumbai’s World Cup victory celebrations compared with the chaotic scenes from Wednesday’s RCB parade in Bengaluru, where a stampede claimed 11 lives. (IMAGE: X)

As scenes from the stampede at Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory parade continue to circulate, social media is abuzz with posts comparing crowd management in Bengaluru to that in Mumbai. Several users questioned how Mumbai, which hosted large crowds during Team India’s World Cup celebrations, avoided stampede-like tragedy while Bengaluru’s event turned deadly.

“Today I realized Mumbai handled 10x bigger crowd than Bengaluru and no innocent life was lost," wrote one user, tagging the Mumbai Police with salute and folded hands emojis. “We all should value life. No game celebration is bigger than our lives."

Another user echoed the sentiment, saying, “How did Mumbai manage celebrations five times without any mishap, while Bengaluru couldn’t handle even one?" The post blamed the Karnataka Congress government, district administration and police for the stampede, calling it a “complete failure" in governance.

A third user struck a more critical note, saying that “the public should be equally blamed" for turning up in such numbers for “a fixed tournament." The user added: “This was no Olympic or national achievement, just a franchise league where players, owners and betters make crores."

Another post drew a broader connection to social frustration, saying, “While unemployment played a role in the Mumbai celebration, the tragic Bengaluru stampede has left many questioning accountability. Despite the devastating loss of lives, no one has stepped forward to take responsibility."

As outrage brews online, the BJP has stepped in with political criticism — accusing the state government of hastily organising the event without adequate police deployment or planning. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday slammed the Karnataka government for alleged mismanagement of RCB’s IPL victory parade, after a stampede-like situation near Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium left 11 people dead and dozens injured.

Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra said the event was held without adequate preparation or police deployment. “The state government, without any preparedness, should not have organised this today," he told reporters. “If you saw the World Cup celebrations in Mumbai, it was planned with proper arrangements. Lakhs celebrated in Bengaluru last night. Why hold another event so soon and without preparation?"

Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, echoed the criticism, drawing comparisons with other Indian cities. “It is very saddening. Cities like Mumbai and Kolkata also celebrated their teams’ victories, but what are we seeing here in Bengaluru?"

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirmed that at least 11 people had died and 33 were injured in the incident. “More than 2-3 lakh people came. No one expected this much crowd," he said during a press conference. The CM also announced a magisterial inquiry into the incident and a compensation of ₹10 lakh for the families of the deceased.

Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said the crowd overwhelmed security arrangements. “They broke the gates. A lot of stampede has happened," he said. “We cancelled the procession from the airport and from Vidhana Soudha due to the overwhelming crowd and rain. Even at the stadium, we instructed the organisers to wind up the event in 10-15 minutes."

He said the venue could only accommodate 35,000 spectators but over two lakh people showed up.

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