Indian Premier League has been one of the most talked about in the recent months all over the country.
However, the buzz has been even more in Chennai, after the return of Chennai Super Kings into IPL this year.
But the city might not see any IPL games this season. The political parties in Tamil Nadu are demanding Cauvery Management Board for a few months. Since no board was formed by the central government yet, they are ready to protest at a mass level.
Local political parties Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam, Tamizhaga Vazhvurimai Katchi (TVK), Viduthalai Thamizh Puligal Katchi, Thamizhar Vidiyal Katchi and Social Democratic Party of India have all revealed their demands to the media.
TVK leader Panruti T Velmurugan said,
“In order to condemn the Centre which shows no regard for the livelihood and the identity of the Tamils, we request that the IPL should not take place here – at a time when Tamilians are bursting with anger.
“If the BCCI conducts the IPL here, and the Tamil Nadu government and the Tamil Nadu police support it, then all those who eat the food produced by farmers will buy tickets and go inside the stadium and protest in a democratic way. Tamil Nadu government, BCCI and the IPL management should not push us to that level. If all our notifications on this matter are ignored, we are ready to come to the streets (to protest).”
State Bandh On Thursday
The Supreme Court had given a six-week deadline to form a board. But the centre has sought an additional three-month extension, and no board was formed so far. A state bandh was called on April 5.
Velmurugan further stated,
“Adding insult to the injury, the Centre has sought clarification on setting up the CMB. It has cited elections in Karnataka and the law and order situation in the state and has asked for a three-month extension.
“Completely disregarding the sacrifice of over 1,600 farmers, Tamilians are being treated as second-class citizens. The (Narendra) Modi government doesn’t even consider Tamilians as Indians. It is propagating hatred towards us. That’s the reason for not setting up the CMB. Previously, when the Supreme Court asked for responses within a week, the government has given it.”
Chennai Super Kings will begin their IPL campaign against Mumbai Indians on April 7. However, their first home match will take place on April 10, when they play against Kolkata Knight Riders.
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