Governor Didn’t Come to the RCB Event on His Own, I Called Him: CM
In a recent development, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified the controversy surrounding the felicitation event of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cricket team at Vidhana Soudha on June 4. The event, which was attended by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, has been the subject of much debate, with many questioning the state government’s involvement in organizing the function.
However, Siddaramaiah has categorically stated that the event was not organized by the state government, but rather by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and RCB. In an interview, the Chief Minister reiterated that the event was a private initiative and not a state government-sponsored function.
“I have clarified it earlier also that the event was not organized by the government. It was organized by the KSCA and RCB. They had invited me, and I went there. The Governor also came. He didn’t come on his own, I called him,” Siddaramaiah said.
The Chief Minister’s statement has put to rest the rumors and speculation surrounding the event, which had sparked controversy in the state. The event had seen a large number of political leaders, including the Chief Minister and the Governor, attending the function and felicitating the RCB team.
Siddaramaiah’s clarification has come as a relief to many who had questioned the propriety of the event. The opposition parties had accused the state government of misusing its power and resources to promote a private event.
The KSCA and RCB had jointly organized the event to felicitate the RCB team for their performance in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The event was attended by a large number of cricket enthusiasts and fans, who had come to see their favorite players and cheer them on.
The Chief Minister’s statement has also highlighted the fact that the Governor’s presence at the event was not an accidental one. Siddaramaiah has stated that he had personally spoken to the Governor and invited him to the event, which suggests that the Governor’s attendance was not a spontaneous decision.
The controversy surrounding the event had raised questions about the role of the state government in promoting private events. While the KSCA and RCB had organized the event, the state government’s presence at the function had sparked concerns about the use of public resources and the perceived endorsement of a private event.
However, Siddaramaiah’s clarification has put to rest these concerns, and it is clear that the state government had no role to play in organizing the event. The Chief Minister’s statement has also highlighted the fact that the Governor’s presence at the event was not an unexpected one, but rather a result of the Chief Minister’s personal invitation.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding the RCB felicitation event at Vidhana Soudha has been resolved, and it is clear that the event was not organized by the state government. The Chief Minister’s statement has put to rest the rumors and speculation surrounding the event, and it is clear that the Governor’s presence at the event was not an accidental one.
