K’taka MLAs to get two IPL tickets each for March 28 opener
K’taka MLAs to get two IPL tickets each for March 28 opener
KSCA will provide two tickets per MLA for the IPL opener at Chinnaswamy, with a VIP stand, after cross-party calls for free passes.
Karnataka’s political leadership won a concession from the Karnataka State Cricket Association to ensure two tickets per MLA for the IPL opener at Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28. The move comes after MLAs pressed for easier access rather than buying online, with the Speaker initially requesting four VIP tickets. After talks involving KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, and the deputy chief minister, two tickets per MLA were agreed upon so lawmakers can bring family members. Representatives typically received one ticket, but the new arrangement includes an extra ticket and access to a designated stand for senior government functionaries. The discussion followed a broader conversation about VIP privileges in the legislative body, with lawmakers emphasizing their right to attend high-profile matches. The Karnataka assembly has 224 MLAs and 28 MPs representing the state, and the decision reflects ongoing negotiations between the government and cricket administrators to facilitate attendance at the marquee event. The opening fixture features Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Bengaluru, promising a high-profile start to the season.
