Against the backdrop of alleged molestation of a woman by an Australian player in IPL, a demand was made in the Lok Sabha for a high-level probe into the affairs of the tournament, with a BJP member threatening to go on hunger strike from Sunday if no action was taken.
Former cricketer Kirti Azad (BJP) raised the issue during Zero Hour, alleging that the IPL had converted cricket into just entertainment and the tournament is surrounded by controversy after controversy.
In this context, he referred to the alleged molestation of an American citizen of Indian origin by Australian player Luke Pomersbach, who plays for Royal Challengers Bangalore, at a five-star hotel last night.
Amid chants of ‘shame shame’ by some other members, Mr. Azad said prior to this incident, there were allegations of spot-fixing involving five players of IPL and a scuffle involving a top actor who was said to be “drunk”.
“It (IPL) reduced cricket to dance and drama. It looks like BCCI and IPL are above laws of the land... We keep writing letters but there is no action,” he said, demanding a high level inquiry into the affairs of IPL.
Noting that he had raised the issue of wrongdoings involving IPL earlier also without any action, the BJP member said his “voice is not heard” and that he would undertake fast-unto-death at Ferozeshah Kotla ground here from Sunday if no action was taken on his plea.
JD-U leader Sharad Yadav joined him, saying he had raised a serious issue and government should pay attention.
He also alleged that IPL was just “drama” and it was spoiling India’s culture.
Keywords: IPL, molestation case
Cricket was once a national game where everyone used to be excited and
thrilled in supporting our nation during tournaments and see their win.
Now it has become more of a game sponsored by rich people like Vijay
Mallya. What else can you expect out of the IPL
It is an individual case and Police will take action.Parliament is not meant to act like a Police station.They discuss such matters which are meant to be dealt at SHO level as they are not competent and inclined to discuss serious problems facing the Nation.Serious legislative bills are passed without any discussions.If IPL is an entertainment and tamasha let those people who do not like it ignore it.Let MP<s who do not like it pay attention to other problems facing the people.
Could you please also action a high-level committee on all the acts of
corruption committed by our elected brethren?
Some politicians have ownership in teams, others have indirect interest. Babus are greedy for free passes. Police officer, municipality members, all high ranked official need free passes and photo shoots with cricket and film stars.
Great Indian Tamasha.
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