Karnataka MLA Demands VIP IPL Tickets, Cites 'We Are VIPs' Status

• Congress MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar demanded five IPL tickets for each MLA, stating elected representatives deserve VIP treatment.
• Kashappanavar criticized KSCA for not showing respect to MLAs despite using government facilities, alleging black marketing of tickets.
• Hungund MLA insisted VIPs cannot stand in line or sit with the general public, demanding better seating arrangements.
• Opposition leader R Ashok supported the demand, questioning KSCA's high ticket prices despite receiving government land at nominal rates.
• Speaker UT Khader suggested government intervention for four tickets per MLA, while Deputy CM DK Shivakumar acknowledged MLAs' right to demand.