CM Siddaramaiah caught in T20 World Cup fever moments before boarding flight to Delhi

CM Siddaramaiah, torn between duty and passion, caught in thrilling T20 World Cup final before boarding a flight to Delhi.

Published on: Jun 30, 2024, 10:10:57 IST

By Yamini C S

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As the electrifying India-South Africa T20 World Cup final kicked off on Saturday night, all Indian cricket enthusiasts fervently rooted for a triumphant outcome for their team. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was no exception, as he found himself in a strange predicament: torn between his duties and his interest in the heavily anticipated cricket match.

L K Atheeq, the CM's Additional Chief Secretary, posted a picture of the Congress stalwart enjoying a few moments of the thrilling match before boarding the flight. (X)

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Clad in his signature vesti, kurta and a shawl (because, why not?), he stood on the tarmac at the airport glued to a tablet playing the world cup final as a car and a private plane waited for him to board.

The chief minister was set to go to national capital Delhi to meet with the central leadership. After meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi where key issues concerning Karnataka's development and progress were discussed, CM Siddaramaiah on Saturday submitted a detailed letter to the PM, highlighting key demands and priorities for the state, news agency PTI reported.

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L K Atheeq, the CM's Additional Chief Secretary, posted a picture of the Congress stalwart enjoying a few moments of the thrilling match before boarding the flight on social media site ‘X’. “Chief Minister @siddaramaiah watching T20 World Cup final match before boarding the flight at Delhi today!” he shared.

Here is the post:

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The post had more than 18,600 views and 580 likes at the time this article was being written. Several internet users found the CM's engrossment in the match relatable, with one wriitng, “Wonderful capture sir.”

“Luck charm is our chief minister!” another commented.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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