Karnataka Legislators Get 3 Free IPL Tickets at Chinnaswamy

Bengaluru, March 30: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on Monday that state legislators, including Members of the Legislative Assembly, Members of the Legislative Council, and Members of Parliament, will receive three complimentary tickets each for Indian Premier League matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. For international cricket fixtures at the venue, they will get two free tickets and have the option to purchase two additional ones.

The decision came after a meeting between Shivakumar, officials from the Karnataka State Cricket Association, representatives of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru franchise, and DNA Entertainment Networks. Shivakumar told reporters that the arrangement resolves ongoing concerns raised by legislators during the recent Budget Session of the state Assembly. "We held discussions today and decided to provide legislators with three free tickets for IPL matches and two free tickets for international matches," he said. "Additionally, legislators will be allowed to purchase two extra tickets for international matches. With this, the matter is being closed."

Legislators must submit a written request if they want the tickets, and...