Stage steps collapse during MP CM's program, security men stop him from falling
Bhopal, Mar 19 (PTI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had a narrow escape on Wednesday when the steps to the stage broke during a program in Ashok Nagar district.
Yadav was standing on the steps and talking to reporters at the program organised at a temple at Karila.
The wooden steps suddenly gave way. Security personnel quickly held Yadav and stopped him from falling to the ground, a video of the incident showed.
Minister Rakesh Shukla and MLA Brijendra Yadav were also present at the program.
Officials did not make any statement about the incident.
Earlier, the chief minister offered prayers at the Maa Janki temple in Karila and showered flowers on devotees.
In his speech, Yadav said his government is working to preserve the places associated with Lord Ram in the state. Work was also underway to develop places associated with Lord Sri Krishna as pilgrimage sites under the Sri Krishna Pathey Yojana, he said.
Rs one crore will be sanctioned to improve facilities for devotees at Karila Dham, the CM said.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
