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Will It Be Ready For Next Pushkaram?

Will It Be Ready For Next Pushkaram?

The Justice Somayajulu Commission, constituted to inquire into the stampede on the inaugural day of the Godavari Pushkaram-2015, has postponed its hearing to January 29.

The one-man commission, constituted on September 9, 2015, was given six months’ time to submit its report from the date of assuming charge.

Justice Somayajulu assumed charge on September 29, 2015 and was given four extensions till now. At least 29 people were killed and over 60 injured in the stampede on July 14, 2015.

Will the Somayajulu Commission submit its report at least by the next Pushkaram? Reports and video footage of the stampede are allegedly being withheld by the government, but that is to be expected.

Any adverse comments on government efficiency can have a disastrous effect on the party’s poll prospects.

It is now a year-and-a half since the incident took place, and still the authorities are unable to come up with a detailed report.

Who is responsible for the tragedy that had claimed the lives of 29 Andhras? Just as a dip in the Godavari is believed to wash away the sins of people, does a monetary compensation to the families of victims wash away the sins of the government?

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