Belagavi, Dec 10 (UNI) As Karnataka prepares for a crucial Cabinet discussion on the future of cricket at Bengaluru’s historic M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the debate is rapidly intensifying over a contentious question: Should the government permit matches before a full, independently verified safety overhaul is completed?

The issue has taken centre stage ever since the June 4 stampede that claimed 11 lives and left hundreds injured during celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s maiden IPL victory.

Nearly six months later, the stadium gates remain shut, its once-familiar buzz replaced by lingering questions about accountability, preparedness and public safety.

On Wednesday, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar reiterated that the government had “no intention of stopping cricket,” but em

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