Karnataka legislators from the ruling Congress and opposition BJP have come together to demand free Indian Premier League (IPL) tickets for themselves and their families.
The issue was raised in the state legislative assembly by Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, who received support from across the board.
Deputy CM DK Shivakumar referred to the legendary Mauryan king 'Samrat Ashoka' as he said he would raise the issue with the Karnataka State Cricket Association.
Congress MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar explained why KSCA must give special treatment to MLAs, saying, 'We are VIPs. We can't go in the queue and stand there.'
Kashappanavar laid out the demand in numbers, requesting a minimum of five tickets for the MLAs and their families.
Speaker UT Khader told the government to hold discussions with the KSCA 'regarding this issue that MLAs are raising.'
