‘RCB players will be felicitated at 4 pm on Vidhana Soudha steps’: Karnataka govt announces grand welcome for IPL champions

BENGALURU: After scripting history by winning their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to receive a grand felicitation from the Karnataka government on Wednesday. The celebrations will begin with an official ceremony at the iconic steps of the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru before the victory procession proceeds toward M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

#WATCH | Bengaluru | Karnataka Home Minister Dr. G Parameshwara says, ” The RCB players will come to Vidhana Soudha at 4 pm. At Vidhana Soudha’s grand steps, the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister will felicitate them. After the ceremony, the CM will personally… pic.twitter.com/6bn53mvA8T

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Home Minister G Parameshwara outlined the event details, saying, “At 4 pm, the RCB players will come to the grand steps of Vidhana Soudha and the Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and the government will felicitate them. The programme may be about 45 minutes to one hour. After the felicitation, the Chief Minister will personally congratulate them and then definitely somebody on behalf of the team will speak, most probably, though I don’t know yet who that will be. That is the programme we have organized”.

#WATCH | RCB lifted their maiden IPL trophy last night, after beating Punjab Kings in #IPLFinals.

A victory celebration will be held in RCB’s home city, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Members of the team will hold a victory parade on the road in front of Vidhana Soudha, and on the road… pic.twitter.com/qKgPOstq1s

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RCB, led by a spirited performance from their players, defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by six runs in the final on Tuesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, ending an 18-year-long wait for the coveted title. The win triggered citywide celebrations, with fans flooding the streets in red and gold.

#WATCH | Karnataka: RCB fans chant for their favourite IPL team as they await their arrival in Bengaluru city. RCB lifted their maiden IPL trophy last night, after beating Punjab Kings in #IPLFinals. pic.twitter.com/KlvCBdkEmz

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The Vidhana Soudha ceremony is expected to be a moment of pride for the team and its loyal supporters, followed by a victory parade that will culminate at Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB’s fortress and home ground. The Karnataka government is coordinating with police and traffic authorities to manage the crowd and ensure smooth proceedings as the state honours one of its most celebrated sporting triumphs.

#WATCH | Karnataka: Fans gather outside the airport in Bengaluru awaiting the arrival of #IPL2025 champions RCB here.

RCB lifted their maiden IPL trophy last night, after beating Punjab Kings in #IPLFinals. pic.twitter.com/YhphMqKcMn

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Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar also shared the government’s plans for the homecoming celebration. “The RCB boys brought us respect and pride”, he said. “I watched the full match, and I congratulate them on behalf of the people of Karnataka. We welcome the RCB team. Our police officers and the government are thinking about how we can honour them. We are making preparations for the celebration”, he added. (ANI)