Bengaluru Stampede – Guilty, Stupid, or Just Us?
Let’s not sugarcoat it – eleven people died. Crushed in a celebration that turned into a stampede. A parade that should’ve been a city’s moment of glory became a headline soaked in blood, sweat, and irresponsibility.
Who’s to blame?
Everyone. But more importantly, no one wants to be.
The IPL Chairman says he didn’t know about the victory parade.
Really? You didn’t know RCB, a franchise with arguably the most passionate (and occasionally brainless) fanbase, finally won a trophy after 18 years of heartbreak, and there’d be a million people foaming at the mouth to celebrate?
Either you’re lying or living under a rock.
Guilty or stupid? You choose.
The Political Pass-the-Parcel
BJP blames the Congress government for the chaos. Congress, like a tone-deaf rock band, hits back with “Well, Kumbh was worse.”
Ah yes, the classic Indian defence – “But look at them!”
No Mr. CM, you don’t get to say “we only killed eleven” and pat yourself on the back.
This isn’t a math competition where lower casualties win you points.
It’s a civic disaster, and you’re all scoring zeroes.
This Isn’t Just India
Let’s not pretend this is an India-only phenomenon.
Just days ago, PSG’s Ligue 1 win in Paris turned into chaos – flares, tear gas, streets on fire.
When sports becomes an excuse to abandon all order, celebration becomes carnage.
The bigger the fandom, the smaller the sense.
The Hard Truth
But here’s the truth no one wants to admit:
- It’s not the IPL chairman.
- It’s not the Karnataka CM.
- It’s not the cops.
- It’s not the lack of barricades or the broken systems.
It’s us.
We, the people, who sprint into parades like it’s a stampede sale at Big Bazaar. We, the fans, who refuse to follow any rule that might delay our selfie. We, the citizens, who think “civic sense” is an optional accessory.
We’re the problem.
Rights vs Responsibilities
In India, we love to scream about our rights. But whisper when it comes to our responsibilities.
We want the vibe of Tokyo, but with the behavior of toddlers in a candy store.
What the RCB Victory Should Teach Us
If this RCB victory has taught us anything, it’s not just about what we celebrate. It’s how we celebrate that decides if it becomes pride or a tragedy.
Eleven lives were lost — not because of one person’s mistake, but because everyone thought it wasn’t their job to care.
And until that changes,
- we don’t deserve parades.
- We deserve barricades.
