IPL 2025: RCB Finally Lifts Indian Premier League Trophy, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Tejasvi Surya and Other Political Leaders Across India Hail Historic Win

Mumbai, June 4: 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. IPL 2025: Bengaluru Begins Preparations for RCB’s Victory Parade After Maiden Indian Premier League Title Win.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma posted on his official X handle.

Himanta Biswa Sarma Congratulate RCB

ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು. ಕಪ್ ಕೊನೆಗೂ ನಿಮ್ಮದೇ.

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

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) June 3, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin also applauded the team's effort and extended a special note to Virat Kohli on X,

MK Stalin's Tweet

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 👑

Expecting a strong comeback from @ChennaiIPL next season.#IPLfinal #IPL2025 #RCBvPBKS pic.twitter.com/sOLvpS21rU

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) June 3, 2025

Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel of India, H.D. Kumaraswamy, hailed RCB's victory and Kohli's enduring spirit on X.

H.D. Kumaraswamy Hails RCB's Victory

ಈ ಸಲ ಕಪ್ ನಮ್ದು🏆⚡💥

💪@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

— ಹೆಚ್.ಡಿ.ಕುಮಾರಸ್ವಾಮಿ | H.D.Kumaraswamy (@hd_kumaraswamy) June 3, 2025

Jharkhand Chief Minister shared a brief yet enthusiastic message on X.

Hemant Soren Congratulate RCB

शानदार RCB

जानदार RCB@RCBTweets #IPL2025Final pic.twitter.com/MnNJmMz8TO

— Hemant Soren (@HemantSorenJMM) June 3, 2025

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi wrote a heartfelt tribute to RCB's incredible comeback story on X,

 Mohan Charan Majhi Hails RCB's Victory

Heartiest congratulations to the @RCBTweets on a spectacular victory and an inspiring journey in #IPL2025 .

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

— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) June 3, 2025

Member of Lok Sabha Tejasvi Surya lauded RCB's nerves of steel and underlined Kohli's symbolic role in the win on X.

Tejasvi Surya's Tweet

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… pic.twitter.com/aWuW2W9pVf

— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) June 3, 2025

Adding a touch of humour to the celebrations, the Delhi Police joined the festivities with a witty meme on X.

Delhi Police Witty Meme 

🏆#Virat jeet ke liye

Patience zaroori hai!@iplt20@RCBTweets@imVkohli#RCBvsPBKS #iplfinal2025 #IPLFinals #IPL #IPL2025#EeCupnamde pic.twitter.com/il0RsRU6Z1

— Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) June 3, 2025

Virat Kohli led from the front, and with a spirited team effort, Bengaluru's dream finally turned into reality.

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