Congress Government’s Home Minister in Karnataka placed a bet on a kabaddi match with the District Collector !

Karnataka Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara

Tumakuru (Karnataka) – During a state-level kabaddi tournament held in Tumakuru, Karnataka Home Minister Dr G. Parameshwara revealed that he had placed a ₹500 bet on the match with the District Collector. Although he claimed it was done “in jest”, the act has sparked heavy criticism on social media.

Dr Parameshwara had bet ₹500 with District Collector Shubha Kalyan, predicting that the Vijayapura team would win the final match. However, the Dakshina Kannada team defeated Vijayapura by 36–26 points. The Minister, who lost the bet, disclosed this incident while presenting the prize to the winning team.

Editorial Perspectives

• Even if done jokingly, placing a bet is a punishable offence. A Home Minister admitting to such an act is unbecoming and sets a poor example for society. Considering its potential impact and public perception, a criminal case should be filed against both the Home Minister and the District Collector !

• The act has drawn widespread criticism on social media !