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Mohan Bhagwat said it right: Suvendu Adhikari on Chorbagan stampede
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News18•21-10-2026, 14:06
Mohan Bhagwat said it right: Suvendu Adhikari on Chorbagan stampede
- •Suvendu Adhikari fully supported RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat statement blaming human error for the Chorbagan stampede.
- •Adhikari claimed that unnecessary loudspeaker announcements about the pandal collapsing and the dropping of ropes caused the tragedy.
- •He visited the families of the victims in Agarpara and Baranagar, offering guardianship and support to a teenager who lost his parents.
- •An investigative committee will be sent to gather details, and strict action will be taken against anyone found responsible.
Key Questions Answered
Suvendu Adhikari stated that the incident was man-made and caused by human error, specifically noting that a microphone announcement warning that the pandal was collapsing and the dropping of control ropes led to widespread panic and confusion at the exit point.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that nature is not at fault for the tragedy in Kolkata, emphasizing that the incident occurred entirely due to human error rather than natural causes.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari explained that victims were transferred to provide optimal medical care and superior facilities available at the private hospital to ensure no further lives were lost following the initial fatalities.
