- By Raju Kumar
- Fri, 27 Mar 2026 05:53 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
IPL Tickets Row: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday added fuel to the ongoing controversy over the IPL tickets and VIP treatment to the MLAs. Defending the demands made by state legislators in the Assembly for VIP treatment and IPL tickets, the minister suggested that there was nothing wrong with the request.
Speaking to the media on Friday, Parameshwara said, "There is nothing wrong in MLAs asking for IPL tickets in the House. The question is to what extent the government should be involved. So far, the government has not been involved in such matters. However, in 2025, after the tragic stampede incident, we were compelled to step in.
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Why Is The Issue?
Karnataka MLAs created a row after demanding VIP tickets to watch IPL matches. The matter was raised by the ruling party MLAs in the Assembly on Thursday, with Speaker UT Khader urging the government to take up the matter with the authorities concerned.
Khader said that MLAs are currently being issued only one ordinary ticket, reportedly due to concerns that legislators often pass on their tickets to others, leading to overcrowding and management issues in the VIP gallery.
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He pointed out that this arrangement was causing inconvenience and embarrassment to MLAs. "When an MLA goes to watch a match, the staff may not recognise them and may not treat them with due respect. As a result, many MLAs are reluctant to attend matches," he said.
The Speaker suggested that the authorities be called for discussions and a clear policy be put in place. He recommended that at least four tickets be issued to each MLA and that proper arrangements be made to ensure they are treated with respect. His remarks were welcomed by legislators, who thumped their desks in support.