Deadly Stampede in India Exposes Cost of Negligent Event Management and Political Recklessness

The recent stampede at a political rally in Tamil Nadu, India, which tragically resulted in at least 40 deaths and over a hundred injuries, serves as a grim reminder of what happens when government authorities fail to prioritize public safety. This catastrophe unfolded not due to unforeseen natural causes but because of gross negligence—no adequate provisions for water or food, delayed arrival of the event’s star speaker, and restricted emergency access despite mounting casualties. Could Better Planning Have Prevented This Tragedy? Thousands had gathered eagerly for the arrival of Vijay, a popular actor-turned-politician whose cult-like following is emblematic of celebrity...