When No Celebration Is the Real Celebration: RCB and the Decision Not to Hold a Victory Parade

 

There was no parade. No over-the-top celebrations in Bengaluru either. Every player celebrated within the confines of the hotel, and now all of them are on their way home. Yesterday, I had a brief chat with Krunal Pandya, who was leaving for home at around 2 pm IST. Venkatesh Iyer was doing the same.

The truth is, this is how it should be. Why take a chance? Why push the limits? Why excite the fans and create an event that has the potential to go wrong? Why do something that you simply cannot control?

Every RCB fan today is happy. While some may say they would have loved to catch a glimpse of their team, the reality is that you cannot control a crowd. And when thousands gather around the Chinnaswamy Stadium, there can easily be law-and-order concerns. I think the KSCA and the government did well not to allow any major congregation. The police were spot on, from what my correspondents tell me. While fans did come out on to the streets to celebrate, there was constant monitoring by the police to ensure things never went out of control.

Everything had gone south for RCB in 2025. Despite winning the competition, they became, almost overnight, the most hated team. All that came their way was criticism and abuse. To emerge from all of that and win back public sentiment is a tremendous achievement. While the players and coaching staff deserve a great deal of credit, the fans deserve the highest praise for standing by the team. For all of them, the relatively understated celebrations are perhaps the best possible outcome.

In many ways, 2025 was a lesson – a reminder that you should not do things you cannot fully control. While political rallies take place regularly and we in India are accustomed to them, this is a very different kind of celebration. Such events are often organised overnight, leaving little time for the police and administration to prepare. That was the case in 2025, when the parade spiralled out of control. This time around, however, the administration was well prepared. Advisories had been issued even before the final, and everyone was informed about what was permitted and what was not.

What I also appreciated was what every player said about the RCB fanbase. The title has been dedicated to these men and women, and that is what makes it even more special.

RCB has been given a second chance. The truth is, it was a long and difficult road back after what happened. Their decision to be cautious is absolutely the right approach. At the same time, the absence of a parade does not mean the fans are any less involved. As Venkatesh Iyer said, “There were prayers and pujas offered for RCB’s success, and almost everyone was involved in the journey.”

It has been a fantastic season for the franchise, and it had to end in a manner that left everyone happy. The decision not to organise any major celebrations in Bengaluru worked perfectly in that regard.

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