Bengaluru, June 9 (UNI) A public tweet by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah inviting "all citizens" to join the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL victory celebrations has come under sharp scrutiny, with Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited (RCSPL) citing it in a petition before the Karnataka High Court to quash an FIR registered against them in connection with the Bengaluru stampede.
The X post, which forms a key part of RCSPL's defence, is being portrayed as a direct endorsement by the state's highest authority for mass participation in the event that ended in tragedy. The petition argues that this public call by the Chief Minister mirrors RCB's own social media invitation, yet only private organisers have been targeted in the criminal case.
RCSPL and its COO Rajesh V Menon, on Monday, contended in court that they made the announcement for the victory parade and trophy celebration only after extensive discussions with DNA Networks, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), and the police, followed by oral approval. The post, shared on June 4 across RCB's official handles, made it clear that entry was strictly through prior registration and valid passes based on stadium capacity.