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Karnataka Minister Denies IPL Ticket Misuse, Says MLAs or Family Can Use

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara has dismissed allegations of misuse of IPL tickets by state MLAs. He explained that tickets are booked online and are intended to be used only by the purchasing MLA or their family members, as they are marked non-transferable. His statement comes after Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar announced the provision of tickets to legislators. The clarification addresses concerns raised about the system following a suggestion from another MLA for even more tickets.

Key Points: Karnataka Minister on IPL Ticket Use for MLAs, Family

  • Minister denies ticket misuse allegations
  • Tickets booked online are non-transferable
  • Says MLAs or their family can attend
  • Clarification follows earlier ticket provision announcement
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Karnataka: Parameshwara denies IPL ticket misuse, says it can be used by MLAs or their family members

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara denies misuse of IPL tickets by MLAs, clarifies tickets are non-transferable and for MLAs or family only.

"The tickets are booked online... There is no misuse. The MLAs themselves can go, or their family members can attend. - G. Parameshwara"

Bengaluru, April 6

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Monday dismissed allegations of misuse of Indian Premier League match tickets by Karnataka MLAs, explaining that tickets are booked online and attended by those who purchased them.

He noted that only MLAs themselves can go, or their family members can attend the IPL matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, saying it is clearly mentioned as "non-transferable," so others cannot use it.

"The tickets are booked online, and those who booked them have attended. When tickets are taken online, how can we control who purchases them? There is no misuse. The MLAs themselves can go, or their family members can attend, that is how it is arranged. It is difficult for us to identify any wrongdoing in this. If it is clearly mentioned as "non-transferable," then others cannot use it. But if such a condition is not imposed and it is open, then others can attend. Friends and family members may also go," Parameshwara told the reporters.

This comes after Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar last week said three tickets for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) matches in the ongoing IPL will be provided to the MLAs and MPs.

Ahead of the IPL 2026, Congress MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar suggested that every MLA should receive at least five IPL tickets, claiming that elected representatives are "VIPs" who shouldn't have to wait in line.

Home team and defending champions RCB continue their dream run in the IPL 2026, as they registered a commanding 43-run win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Sunday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The win marks RCB's second win in as many IPL 2026 matches, and now they sit atop the points table with four points and an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +2.501.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While I understand the explanation, the timing is poor. With so many pressing issues in Karnataka, MLAs debating over IPL tickets doesn't sit right. The suggestion for 5 tickets per MLA is sheer entitlement. 🙄
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Vikram M
Typical politician logic. First, they say tickets are non-transferable, then they say friends and family can go if it's "open". Which is it? The lack of clarity itself suggests there's room for misuse. Be transparent!
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Sarah B
As someone who has tried and failed to get RCB tickets online, this is frustrating. If a bulk allocation is being held for MLAs, it reduces tickets for genuine fans. The system should be fair for all citizens.
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Arjun K
Let the MLAs enjoy the match yaar! It's RCB's dream run, the whole city is buzzing. If they are using their own money to book online, what's the problem? Sometimes we criticize just for the sake of it.
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Nikhil C
The core issue is accountability. If it's a perk, declare it as such. Don't hide behind "online booking". Are these tickets coming from a government quota or at market price? That's what needs answering.
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Meera T
Instead of free tickets,

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