As the thrilling T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa began on Saturday night, Indian cricket fans eagerly hoped for a victorious outcome for their team. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faced a dilemma, torn between his official responsibilities and his keen interest in the highly anticipated cricket match.
Chief Minister @siddaramaiah watching T20 World Cup final match before boarding the flight at Delhi today! pic.twitter.com/eg55JDCNTG
— ಎಲ್ ಕೆ ಅತೀಕ್ L K Atheeq (@lkatheeq) June 29, 2024
Dressed in his traditional attire of vesti, kurta, and a shawl (because, why not?), he stood on the airport tarmac, engrossed in a tablet streaming the World Cup final, while a car and a private plane waited for him to board.
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The Chief Minister was scheduled to travel to the national capital, Delhi, to meet with central leadership. Following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where crucial issues regarding Karnataka’s development and progress were deliberated upon, CM Siddaramaiah submitted a comprehensive letter to the PM on Saturday. This letter emphasized key demands and priorities for the state.
L K Atheeq, the CM’s Additional Chief Secretary, shared a photo on the social media site ‘X’ of the Congress stalwart enjoying a few moments of the exciting match before boarding the flight. He captioned it, “Chief Minister @siddaramaiah watching the T20 World Cup final match before boarding the flight in Delhi today!”
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