Stampede scare at Delhi stadium as fans rush to watch Virat Kohli, few injured
New Delhi: Virat Kohli's much-awaited return to the Ranji Trophy was marred by chaos outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. The excitement surrounding Kohli's comeback to the tournament after 12 years led to a large crowd of fans flocking to the venue for the match against Railways.
As fans eagerly gathered outside Gate 16, the situation quickly turned chaotic. The crowd was involved in pushing each other, which led to a couple of fans falling near the entry gate and sustaining injuries, as reported by India Today.
At least three people were injured, and a police bike was damaged. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) security and police on site provided immediate medical assistance to the injured, with one person needing a bandage for a leg injury. A security guard was also injured while attempting to control the crowd.
The DDCA had not anticipated such a large turnout. Initially, only three gates were set to open, but additional stands were opened to accommodate extra spectators.
Despite the mandatory Aadhar card requirement for entry, many rushed to photocopy centers near the stadium, though identification was never checked due to chaos, the report mentioned.
Fans with children raised them on their shoulders to avoid suffocation in the overcrowded conditions. Meanwhile, those near the entry gate who witnessed the injuries repeatedly asked the crowd behind them to step back, but their requests were ignored.
Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.
Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
