Shivakumar says cricket matches at Chinnaswamy stadium allowed to protect Bengaluru's image
Belagavi (Karnataka) (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday said his government had acted to safeguard Bengaluru's reputation by permitting cricket matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
The state cabinet has cleared the way for Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) to host international and IPL matches at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, subject to compliance with the safety and security requirements, sources said.
All the matches has been suspended since June 4, after a stampede during the victory celebration of Royal Challengers’ Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy Stadium left 13 people dead.
“We have decided about the IPL matches. We are positive. We have asked our Home Minister G Parameshwara to have a meeting with them (Karnataka State Cricket Association authorities). Parameshwara will discuss with the Cricket Association. The Home Minister will deal with it,” Shivakumar told reporters here.
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He underlined that the KSCA authorities must adhere to the recommendations of the Justice John Michael D’Cunha Commission, which was formed by the Karnataka government to probe the stampede.
Shivakumar added that he was very optimistic about lifting the restrictions on holding matches at the stadium.
“We are very positive. We want all the IPL matches to continue. We don’t want the image of Bengaluru to be spoilt though whatever happened (stampede) was not right,” he clarified.
The D’Cunha Commission had reportedly concluded that the ‘design and structure’ of the ground were ‘unsuitable and unsafe’ for mass gatherings.
The panel had recommended measures such as adequate gates for mass entry and exit, purpose-built queuing and circulation zones separated from public roads, emergency evacuation plans compliant with international safety norms, and sufficient parking among others.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
