Bengaluru stampede: Netizens slam suspension of Commissioner Dayananda
Bengaluru: The state government’s decision to suspend Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda following the stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium has drawn widespread anger on social media. Netizens criticised the move as unjust and politically motivated, sparking debates over accountability and fairness.
Many termed Dayananda “honest” and “among the finest officers,” alleging he was being made a scapegoat for the administration’s poor planning. Several users called for resistance from the police force, expressing solidarity with Dayananda and other officers suspended in the aftermath of the incident.
“Siddaramaiah’s new rulebook: suspend the honest, shield the guilty! We stand in complete solidarity with you, B Dayananda Gowda sir,” wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter). Another post described the move as setting “a dangerous precedent” and sending a “chilling message” to officers who uphold the law.
Social media user Nadeem Pasha called the suspension “unacceptable,” stating it exposed how political leaders abandon honest officers to protect their own interests. Activist Tushar Chandra urged the police to go on strike, arguing that people should take to the streets and demand responsible governance.
Others, like Sourabh Mathur, questioned why only the police were being punished. “Suspending the top cop is convenient, but what about those in political power who sanctioned and supervised the event? Accountability must begin at the top,” he wrote.
Adding to the criticism, former Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao condemned the suspension in harsh terms, accusing the Chief Minister of caving in under pressure. “This is the darkest day in Karnataka police history. B Dayananda and his team worked tirelessly for Bengaluru’s safety. Everyone knows the Deputy CM’s role in this disaster, yet he is being shielded. The government has blood on its hands and has lost its mind,” Rao wrote on X.
The suspension has intensified scrutiny of the government's handling of the tragic incident, with many calling for a deeper probe into the political decisions that led to the chaos.
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PM Modi inaugurates India AI Impact Expo, interacts with startups
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the India AI Impact Expo here featuring over 600 high-potential startups and 13 country pavilions showcasing international collaboration in the AI ecosystem.
He also interacted with startups participating in the expo.
The prime minister visited various stalls and spoke with the companies participating in the expo. He was seen asking questions from company representatives to better understand what they are showcasing.
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The prime minister spent several minutes at various stalls while interacting with the representatives.
The Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, central and state governments and international partners.
Spread across 10 arenas covering more than 70,000 square metres, the Expo brings together global technology firms, startups, academia and research institutions, Union ministries, state governments and international partners.
The Expo also features 13 country pavilions, showcasing international collaboration in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem. These include pavilions from Australia, Japan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Serbia, Estonia, Tajikistan and Africa.
The Expo will host over 300 curated exhibition pavilions and live demonstrations, structured across three thematic chakras -- people, planet and progress.
In addition, the Expo will feature over 600 high-potential startups, many of them building globally relevant and population-scale solutions. These startups will demonstrate working solutions that are already deployed in real-world settings.
