December 2nd 2025.
The city of Bhubaneswar is buzzing with excitement as the India-South Africa T20 international is set to take place at the iconic Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on December 9. However, the ruling party BJD has raised concerns about potential lapses in the organization of the event. In a statement released by party spokesperson Lenin Mohanty, the BJD has urged the Odisha Cricket Association and the state government to ensure that previous mishaps, such as floodlight failure and mismanagement in pass distribution, do not occur again.
Mohanty emphasized on the importance of foolproof security measures, especially in light of the recent terror attack in Delhi and the subsequent high alert across the country. He stated that the international match must be organized without any glitches or disturbances. The previous floodlight failure incident had caused embarrassment and ridicule, and the BJD does not want a repeat of such incidents. Both the OCA and the state government have been urged to take utmost care in organizing the event.
BJD spokesperson Mihir Ray pointed out that despite several preparatory meetings, including some chaired by the Chief Minister, the floodlight failure still occurred with no clear accountability. He also alleged irregularities in pass distribution, claiming that many cricket enthusiasts were unable to obtain tickets while local BJP leaders were seen conveniently obtaining passes. The BJD has urged for transparent and systematic ticketing and pass management for the upcoming match.
Reports have indicated that the number of tickets available for public sale has been reduced this time, while OCA officials have already presented match tickets to the Chief Minister and other ministers. The BJD has stressed that beyond symbolic actions, the most important thing is the flawless conduct of the match. Mohanty also expressed hope that this year's preparatory and review meetings will not turn into a farce and urged both the OCA and the state government to act responsibly to avoid any controversies like the ones that occurred last year.
In conclusion, the BJD has urged for the smooth and successful organization of the India-South Africa T20 match, without any lapses or controversies. As the leading English daily in Odisha, Orissa POST will continue to provide updates on the upcoming event. Let us all come together to make this a memorable and incident-free match for all cricket lovers in the state.
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