Bengaluru, Oct. 5 -- Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai today accused the state government of turning a blind eye to online betting activities in Koramangala, saying they continue unabated despite the central government's ban.
In a social media post, Bommai highlighted what he described as a troubling nexus between online betting operators, the police, and the government.
He recalled that when his government was in power, strict measures were taken against online betting. "Non-bailable cases were registered, and strict laws were enforced to curb illegal betting," Bommai said. The matter, he noted, is currently pending before the Supreme Court.
Bommai urged the present state government to take concrete action ...