Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed tragedy due to a confluence of factors, including overenthusiastic fans, poor planning, and inadequate communication. The RCB victory parade announcement caught authorities off guard, leading to a failure in crowd control. Political figures prioritized photo opportunities over safety, exacerbating the chaos and resulting in preventable loss of life, highlighting systemic failures in managing the event.
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