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Sujan and Salim Blame Administration for Chorbagan Stampede Tragedy
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News18•18-10-2026, 12:14
Sujan and Salim Blame Administration for Chorbagan Stampede Tragedy
- •A tragic stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojonin resulted in 19 deaths and 25 injuries, sparking widespread grief and political tension.
- •CPI(M) leader Md. Salim and Sujan Chakraborty strongly condemned the incident, calling it a clear result of administrative failure.
- •Salim questioned government priorities, asking whether authorities should focus on providing public security or tearing down book stalls.
- •Local residents spearheaded rescue efforts by booking cabs to transport the injured to hospitals due to an initial lack of ambulances and police vehicles.
- •Sujan Chakraborty criticized the police and administration for failing to control crowds and manage traffic during the festive season.
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Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a compensation of 25 lakh rupees and a job for the families of those killed in the tragic Chorbagan stampede, along with 5 lakh rupees for the injured.
CPI(M) leaders Md. Salim and Sujan Chakraborty blamed administrative and police failure for the tragedy, questioning whether the government's priority was ensuring public safety or breaking book stalls.
The tragic stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojonin resulted in 19 deaths and 25 injuries.
