Baghel Condemns BJP's Inaction over Mahadev App Scam Allegations

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel criticized BJP MP Santosh Pandey for accusing him of operating the Mahadev app betting scam. Baghel refutes these claims, highlighting actions taken during his tenure to combat the scam and questioning the BJP's failure to ban the app.

Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday criticized BJP MP Santosh Pandey for his claims in Lok Sabha regarding the alleged Mahadev app scam. Baghel questioned why the BJP-led Central and state governments have not yet banned the betting platform.

Speaking to the press, Baghel announced his intention to write a letter to the Lok Sabha Speaker against Pandey for making unfounded allegations in Parliament. In the Lok Sabha, Pandey implied that Baghel operated a Rs 6,000 crore betting operation in the name of Lord Mahadev during his tenure as Chief Minister.

Baghel responded by pointing out that during his administration from 2018 to 2023, over 70 FIRs were registered, numerous arrests made, and assets worth crores seized in relation to the Mahadev online betting app. However, despite the change in government, the betting platform remains operational. Baghel accused the ruling BJP of failing to effectively tackle the issue.

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