Instead, MLAs, MPs, and ministers will be limited to two complimentary tickets each, a slight increase from the single pass traditionally allotted. The move comes amid rising demands from within the political circle for a larger quota of free entries.
Shivakumar drew a firm line on the issue, stating that distributing four or more tickets per legislator was not feasible. He added that the decision to offer two passes was a special consideration for the opening match, primarily to accommodate family members. Any revision for upcoming matches will be discussed later.
The controversy was triggered by Congress MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar, who publicly argued that elected representatives should receive at least five complimentary passes, citing their VIP status and questioning why they should stand in queues like regular fans.
However, the state government’s stance signals a push to limit such privileges, even as the spotlight remains firmly on Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Bengaluru’s preparations for one of the biggest nights in the cricketing calendar.
