RCB’s First IPL Win and the Chinnaswamy Stadium Incident
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their first Indian Premier League (IPL) title in 2025. They beat Punjab Kings in an exciting final. But the happiness did not last long. A sad event outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 took 11 lives and hurt over 30 fans.
The Joyous Occasion That Turned Sad
Gautam Gambhir, India’s head coach, is known for speaking his mind. He shared his thoughts against road shows for celebrations. He also talked about the need for responsibility in planning such events.
The Chinnaswamy Stadium Incident
The incident happened as thousands of RCB fans came together. They were celebrating their team’s first win and hoping to see their favorite players. The situation quickly became hard to control. Security and police had a tough time managing the large crowd.
Videos of scattered shoes, ambulances, and fans trying to help went viral. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced help for the affected. Families of those who passed away received ₹10 lakh. He also asked for an official inquiry to understand what went wrong.
Gautam Gambhir’s Views
Gautam Gambhir is known for his clear opinions. He shared his thoughts against celebrations like road shows. In a press meeting before India’s tour to England, Gambhir showed deep sadness about the incident. He repeated his long-held views against road shows.
What Were Gambhir’s Exact Words?
Gambhir said, “I never supported road shows. Even when I was with KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders), I felt the same. If we were not ready to handle such a big crowd, we should not have done it. We are responsible citizens. We need to show this in all our actions.”
When asked about who he thinks is to blame for the incident, he said, “I am not here to point fingers at anyone. Winning and celebrating are important, but life is more important. We cannot lose 11 people. My heart goes out to those who lost their lives.”
Important Points to Note:
- RCB won their first IPL title in 2025.
- A sad incident took 11 lives and hurt over 30 fans.
- Gautam Gambhir does not support road shows.
- Karnataka Chief Minister announced help and an inquiry.
- Safety should be the main concern in such events.
