Satire: The Anatomy of India's Stampede Crisis

2025 marks the second-highest number of stampede-related fatalities in India in recent years.

Aroop Mishra

Satire

Published: 04 Nov 2025, 10:21 AM IST

<div class="paragraphs"><p>Stampedes are not 'accidental' deaths. They are a grim reminder of the failure of our authorities who continue to turn a blind eye to repeated incidents. Why can’t India do better? According to reports, this year marks the second-highest number of stampede-related fatalities in recent years.</p></div>

Stampedes are not 'accidental' deaths. They are a grim reminder of the failure of our authorities who continue to turn a blind eye to repeated incidents. Why can’t India do better? According to reports, this year marks the second-highest number of stampede-related fatalities in recent years.

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