Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar has confirmed two tickets per elected politician for the IPL 2026 opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. The RCB vs SRH games mark the start of the new season, with Karnataka MLAs and MPs earlier crying foul over lack of VIP tickets. The dispute sparked debate over entitlement, protocol, and legislators’ responsibilities ahead of the tournament.
“Four tickets can’t be given. So, every MLA, MP and Minister used to get one seat each. Now, we have requested them to give two tickets if the family members go. For tomorrow’s first match, they will get two tickets. For the next match, we will discuss later,” Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar told the press.
#WATCH | Bengaluru: On State MLAs’ demand for IPL tickets, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar says, “…Four tickets can’t be given. So, every MLA, MP and Minister used to get one seat each. Now, we have requested them to give two tickets if the family members go. For tomorrow’s… pic.twitter.com/1bA5wUNAnc
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