Top leaders of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) appeared before the CBI in Karur as the probe into the September 27 stampede, which killed 41, continues. Investigators are examining crowd management, event planning, and central leadership’s role in the tragedy
Nearly two lakh pilgrims reached Sabarimala within 48 hours, overwhelming crowd-control measures and causing long delays, water shortages, and safety concerns. Authorities imposed restrictions while opposition leaders accused the state government and TDB of failing to ensure basic facilities
The pattern of stampede incidents is disturbingly familiar. So are the responses that follow. And, no lessons are learnt from past mistakes. It’s business as usual till the next tragedy strikes
The Puri stampede once again exposes the flaws in India’s crowd management strategies as well as how the well-entrenched VIP culture harms the interests of common devotees
We are witnessing the rise of a culture where being a fan is valued more than being a thinker, a questioner, or an achiever. India must move from spectacle to substance, from fandom to citizenship, from mourning to meaningful reform
Managing such a massive number of people was a challenge, which was efficiently handled by the government and administration, presenting it as a model to the world. Over the 45 days of this grand event, more than 660 million devotees participated. This number is nearly half of India's total population
