India, June 5 -- Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar broke down in tears on Thursday as he addressed the media for the first time since the tragic stampede in Bengaluru that claimed 11 lives.

Visibly emotional, Shivakumar struggled to hold back his emotions while speaking about the incident that unfolded during Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL victory celebrations, calling it a heartbreaking moment for the state.

"We must learn an administrative lesson, let the opposition do politics on dead bodies. I will list how many dead bodies they have done politics on. But it hurts to see the little children. I have seen their pain," Shivakumar said.

Shivakumar's reaction comes a day after he offered an apology. Speaking to news agenc...