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'If RCB Wins IPL 2025...': Fan Writes To Karnataka CM Seeking State Holiday On June 3
@Source: abplive.com
IPL 2025: As Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) charges into the IPL 2025 final, the team's passionate fanbase is making headlines for more than just cricket enthusiasm. In a viral move, an RCB supporter from Belagavi, Shivanand Mallannavar, has written to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah requesting that a public holiday be declared if RCB clinches its maiden Indian Premier League title this year.
Fan Wants Day To Be Recognised As 'RCB Fans’ Festival
Mallannavar's letter suggests that the day of RCB's potential victory be officially recognised as "RCB Fans’ Festival", likening it to Karnataka Rajyotsava, the state’s formation day, as per a report on India Today. He also proposed that this date be marked as a recurring state holiday, enabling fans across Karnataka to celebrate the team's success with statewide festivities and district-level events.
Social media platforms have lit up with reactions, with fans rallying behind the quirky yet heartfelt plea. Adding to the viral fan fervor, a woman in Chandigarh grabbed national attention during Thursday’s match by holding a placard in Hindi declaring, "Agar RCB final nahi khelegi toh main apne pati se talak le loongi" — "If RCB doesn't reach the final, I will divorce my husband." Dressed in a striking red saree, the woman became an overnight internet sensation.
Meanwhile, RCB secured a place in the IPL 2025 final after a thrilling victory against the Punjab Super Kings in Qualifier 1, fueling fan hopes of ending the franchise’s 18-year-long title drought. Despite being one of the league’s most beloved teams, RCB has never won the coveted IPL trophy — a statistic their fanbase is desperate to change this year.
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