D K Shivakumar: Chinnaswamy Stadium to continue IPL matches, new stadium planned

• Chinnaswamy Stadium will continue to host IPL matches, confirmed by Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar.
• The announcement addresses doubts following a June 2025 stampede at the stadium during an RCB victory celebration.
• Shivakumar assured proper crowd management and adherence to legal frameworks for future events.
• He emphasized that IPL will not be shifted from Chinnaswamy, calling it the pride of Bengaluru and Karnataka.
• A new large stadium is also planned for future construction, and opportunities for women's matches will be ensured.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru retains IPL hosting, calming fears after stadium incident.