"There are security issues in these two states and that's the reason Delhi and Jaipur have been taken out of the IPL schedule", Modi said.

Modi explained that if these states desire to conduct IPL matches they need to talk directly to the MHA and get the clearance.

The IPL is battling hard to keep the money-spinning League's second season going in the wake of the recent terror attack on Sri Lankan cricketers in Pakistan and its clash of dates with the general elections leading to security concerns in states where the matches are scheduled.

"We are working hard to finalise the IPL schedule", Modi said.

The IPL schedule, which has come under rough weather because of security issues raised by the states as it coincides with the polls, has been changed twice and is awaiting approval from the Home Ministry.