A fresh political controversy has erupted over the IPL final venue after Karnataka CM-designate D.K. Shivakumar alleged that Bengaluru was unfairly denied the opportunity to host the marquee clash. The BJP has strongly rejected the charge, arguing that factors such as stadium capacity and logistical requirements determine venue selection, not politics.#dkshivakumar #bjp #iplfinal #rcb #bengaluru #cricketpolitics #congressvsbjp #gujarat #ipl2026 #timesnow
