Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that Indian Premier League (IPL) matches will not be shifted from Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Shivakumar assured that all IPL 2026 matches would be held at Chinnaswamy.

Shivakumar responded at Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday after casting his vote in the KSCA elections.

When asked about the relocation of important matches, including the IPL, from this stadium after the tragedy during the RCB celebration, he said, “This is a matter of respect for the state of Karnataka and Bengaluru. We will take steps to ensure that the next IPL matches are held here.”

When asked about the Women’s T20 World Cup matches, he said, “We will allow whatever matches are available in the coming days.”

When asked about voting in the KSCA elections, he said

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