Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar announced that the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has agreed to provide two tickets per MLA for the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on March 28. This decision came after MLAs objected to being asked to purchase tickets online and demanded VIP tickets. Shivakumar, along with KSCA president Venkatesh Prasad, met with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and legislators to discuss the matter. RCB will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the opening fixture. Shivakumar stated that while MLAs usually receive one ticket, he requested two tickets per MLA for family members, which was agreed upon by the KSCA. Legislators will also have access to a designated stand at the stadium. The demand for free IPL tickets was initially raised by Congress legislator Vijayanand Kashappanavar, who emphasized the VIP status of MLAs. Some legislators criticized the KSCA’s operations, prompting BJP MP Tejasvi Surya to criticize the entitlement mentality of the political class. Overall, the issue of free IPL tickets for MLAs sparked debate and controversy in Karnataka.
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