N. Srinivasan, The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, on Tuesday got some relief after support from Union Minister Farooq Abdullah, who found the demand for the BCCI chief’s resignation unnecessary until proved guilty.
When pointed out that Mr. Srinivasan’s son-in-law is alleged to have been involved in betting, Mr. Abdullah countered, “How does it matter?” “If my son-in-law is involved, it does not mean I have to step down. Let the investigation get over. If it comes out in investigation that N. Srinivasan is responsible, he will go, he is an honourable man,” Mr. Abdullah said.
Mr. Abdullah, who is Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, is of the opinion to legalize betting in sports in the country.
Worldwide it is there. You are betting in Dubai, you are betting in England, in America, why not in India?” he questioned.
Responding to a question, Mr. Abdullah said sports and politicians are inseparable.
Mr. Abdullah’s views on politicians in sports governance, is contrary to those of his son and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who believes that the job should be left to sportspersons.
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