Karnataka Deputy CM Denies IPL Venue Shift Allegations

Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar refuted claims that the IPL final venue was moved from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad due to ticket allocations for MLAs, pointing to the larger venue capacity as the reason. The discussion also touched on internal party matters and strategic political alliances.

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has dismissed allegations linking the IPL final venue change from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad to the distribution of tickets to MLAs. Speaking with reporters, Shivakumar insisted that the shift was due to Ahmedabad's larger stadium capacity, accommodating more spectators.

The IPL final will be hosted in Ahmedabad on May 31 for the second consecutive year. The decision, according to BCCI, was influenced by local association requirements beyond current guidelines. Meanwhile, political discussions continue as Shivakumar addresses various party issues, including leadership changes and alignments.

In separate developments, Shivakumar addressed internal disputes within the Congress party, touching on disciplinary actions against members and strategic political moves in Tamil Nadu. The party aims to strengthen secular forces, distancing itself from BJP and aligning with TVK in the region.