Karnataka government accords ‘royal felicitation’ to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for IPL 2025 victory

Home Minister G. Parameshwara, who oversaw the arrangements at the Secretariat, ensured tight security at the venue.

The government of Karnataka accorded a ‘royal felicitation’ to newly-crowned Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on the grand steps of the iconic Vidhana Soudha, the State secretariat, in Bengaluru on June 4.

Governor Thawarchand Gehlot, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar honoured the Rajat Patidar-led squad with traditional Mysore peta (turban), garland and a shawl.

Thousands of frenzied fans dressed in RCB jerseys waved red flags and gave a grand welcome to the new IPL champions.

The team arrived at the State secretariat an hour behind the schedule. Captain Rajat Patidar was the first player to get down from the bus, holding the trophy. The trophy was kept in front of the stage for public viewing.

On the way to the Vidhana Soudha, fans had gathered on both sides of Race Course Road. They were dancing and cheering the team, shouting “RCB ... RCB...”

Fans, who had come from all over the city, waited patiently for several hours outside the Vidhana Soudha to see their heroes and shouted the slogan “Ee sala cup namdu” (this year the cup is ours).

Mr. Siddaramaiah congratulated the RCB team for winning its maiden IPL title after a 17-year wait.