Karnataka's political leaders celebrated the Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) historic second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) title win, with Chief Minister-designate DK Shivakumar expressing pride in the team's achievement. In a post on X, Shivakumar congratulated the players, coaches, and fans for their unwavering support, stating that RCB has once again made Bengaluru proud. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also commended RCB's 'fiery performance' throughout the tournament and emphasized the memorable contributions of players like Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant during the final match. He reminded fans to adhere to safety guidelines following a tragic stampede during the celebrations of RCB's previous title win in 2025, which resulted in casualties. Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge joined in the celebrations, congratulating RCB on their back-to-back victories. RCB's latest win came against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where they successfully defended their title by five wickets, further solidifying their status in Indian franchise cricket.