RCB finally lifts IPL trophy, political leaders across India hail historic win
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) long wait for an Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy finally ended on Tuesday night as they clinched their maiden title, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The victory marked the end of an 18-year title drought, sending fans into jubilation across the country and prompting an outpouring of congratulations from political leaders nationwide. Leaders from various states and across party lines took to social media to express their joy and admiration for RCB's triumph and the resilience the team displayed throughout the 2025 season.
ANI
Jun 04, 2025 10:06 IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 4 (ANI): After 18 years of waiting, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally won their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 6 runs in a nail-biting final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday night.
The long-awaited victory ended the team's title drought and triggered nationwide celebrations. Leaders from different political parties and states took to social media to praise RCB's achievement and the team's resilience throughout the 2025 season.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on his official X handle,
"The King finally has the one missing trophy in his cabinet now!
Congratulations to @RCBTweets on a stupendous victory at the IPL Final.
Guwahati was a proud host to 2 scintillating matches this season, and we look forward to next year."
ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು. ಕಪ್ ಕೊನೆಗೂ ನಿಮ್ಮದೇ.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 3, 2025
The King finally has the one missing trophy in his cabinet now!
Congratulations to @RCBTweets on a stupendous victory at the #IPLFinal.
Guwahati was a proud host to 2 scintillating matches this season and we look forward to next year. pic.twitter.com/kqrdXWmdEr
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister also applauded the team's effort and extended a special note to Virat Kohli on X,
"Well done, @RCBTweets! A thrilling end to a season full of surprises.
@imVkohli, you have carried this dream for years and tonight, the crown truly suits you. King Kohli
Expecting a strong comeback from @ChennaiIPL next season."
Well done, @RCBTweets! A thrilling end to a season full of surprises.@imVkohli, you have carried this dream for years and tonight, the crown truly suits you. #KingKohli 👑
— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) June 3, 2025
Expecting a strong comeback from @ChennaiIPL next season.#IPLfinal #IPL2025 #RCBvPBKS pic.twitter.com/sOLvpS21rU
Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel of India, H.D. Kumaraswamy, hailed RCB's victory and Kohli's enduring spirit on X.
"Congratulations @RCBTweets on a historic win
Special salute to @imVkohli, your passion, resilience & leadership continue to inspire millions.
This victory is for every loyal fan who stood by RCB through every season. Proud moment for Karnataka!"
ಈ ಸಲ ಕಪ್ ನಮ್ದು🏆⚡💥
— ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | H.D.Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) June 3, 2025
💪@IPL2025 ಟೂರ್ನಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಐತಿಹಾಸಿಕ ದ್ವಿಗಿಜಯ ಸಾಧಿಸಿದ @RCBTweets
ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು ತಂಡಕ್ಕೆ ಹೃತ್ಪೂರ್ವಕ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು. ಆರೂವರೆ ಕೋಟಿ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಕನಸನ್ನು ನನಸು ಮಾಡಿದ ಪಟಿದಾರ್ ಪಡೆಯ ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠ ಕ್ರಿಕೆಟ್ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರು ಮಾತ್ರವಲ್ಲದೆ ಇಡೀ ಜಗತ್ತಿನ ಕ್ರಿಕೆಟ್ ಪ್ರೇಮಿಗಳ ಮನಸೂರೆಗೊಂಡಿದೆ.
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಕ್ರಿಕೆಟ್… pic.twitter.com/1bqKC4YSiS
Jharkhand Chief Minister shared a brief yet enthusiastic message on X,
"Superb RCB
great RCB
@RCBTweets"
शानदार RCB
— Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) June 3, 2025
जानदार RCB@RCBTweets #IPL2025Final pic.twitter.com/MnNJmMz8TO
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi wrote a heartfelt tribute to RCB's incredible comeback story on X,
"Heartiest congratulations to the @RCBTweets on a spectacular victory and an inspiring journey in IPL 2025.Your resilience, unity, and never-give-up spirit have defined a comeback story that will inspire fans for years.
Wishing RCB the very best as you move forward. May this momentum and fighting spirit propel you to even greater heights. Odisha joins your legion of fans in celebrating this unforgettable achievement."
Heartiest congratulations to the @RCBTweets on a spectacular victory and an inspiring journey in #IPL2025 .
— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) June 3, 2025
Your resilience, unity, and never-give-up spirit have defined a comeback story that will inspire fans for years.
Wishing RCB the very best as you move forward. May this… pic.twitter.com/SBr77xlF6b
Member of Lok Sabha Tejasvi Surya lauded RCB's nerves of steel and underlined Kohli's symbolic role in the win on X.
"An unforgettable moment.
RCB didn't just win a trophy tonight. They gave a city its dream.
A massive shoutout to the bowling unit for that sensational performance under pressure, and to the entire team for its nerves of steel.
Bengaluru will remember this night forever.
From Chinnaswamy to every street in the city -- the celebration has just begun.
And fittingly, in Season 18, it's No. 18 - @imVkohli - who finally brings the cup home.
Congrats @RCBTweets!"
An unforgettable moment.
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) June 3, 2025
RCB didn’t just win a trophy tonight. They gave a city its dream.
A massive shoutout to the bowling unit for that sensational performance under pressure, and to the entire team for its nerves of steel.
Bengaluru will remember this night forever.
From… pic.twitter.com/aWuW2W9pVf
Adding a touch of humour to the celebrations, the Delhi Police joined the festivities with a witty meme on X.
"Virat jeet ke liye,
patience zaroori hai!"
🏆#Virat jeet ke liye
— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) June 3, 2025
Patience zaroori hai!@iplt20@RCBTweets@imVkohli#RCBvsPBKS #iplfinal2025 #IPLFinals #IPL #IPL2025#EeCupnamde pic.twitter.com/il0RsRU6Z1
Virat Kohli led from the front, and with a spirited team effort, Bengaluru's dream finally turned into reality. (ANI)
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