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When it comes to undying loyalty, few fanbases match the passion of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) supporters. Despite 18 seasons without the coveted IPL trophy, RCB fans have consistently filled stadiums, waved their red and gold flags with pride, and stood by their team through highs and heartbreaks. Their unwavering support is a testament to a fan culture that goes beyond mere victories, RCB is an emotion, a way of life.
As IPL 2025 brings the franchise closer to a long-awaited dream, emotions are running high among fans, and one supporter has taken his devotion a step further.
A Fan’s Dream: "RCB Fans’ Festival" Proposed
In a heartfelt gesture, Shivanand Mallannavar, a devoted RCB fan from Belagavi, wrote a handwritten letter to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. His request? To declare a statewide public holiday on the day RCB wins the IPL. Mallannavar even proposed naming it “RCB Fans’ Festival,” envisioning a celebration on par with Karnataka Rajyotsava.
The letter, now going viral across social media platforms, urges the government to commemorate the event annually, with official celebrations and festivities in every district of the state.
From Hope to History: RCB Enters IPL 2025 Final
The emotional plea comes on the heels of RCB’s spectacular eight-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1. This win not only sealed their place in the final but also revived dreams of clinching their maiden IPL title—a moment that fans have been yearning for since their closest brush with glory in 2016 under Virat Kohli’s captaincy.
What an RCB Win Would Mean
For the loyalists who’ve stood by RCB through thick and thin, a title win in 2025 would be nothing short of a fairytale ending. It would validate years of patience, pain, and passion. It wouldn’t just be a win for the players but for every fan who never gave up on their team. A public holiday may seem symbolic, but to RCB fans, it would be a long-overdue recognition of their emotional investment.
As RCB gets ready for the grand finale, the atmosphere in Karnataka is electric. Whether or not a public holiday is declared, one thing is certain—if RCB lifts the IPL trophy, the entire state will erupt in celebration.
