Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Nov 03 : Moments after police registered a case and initiated a probe into the controversy surrounding the Indian Heaven Premier League (IHPL) T20 in Srinagar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday sought answers from the government, terming the episode a “setback” for budding cricketers in Jammu and Kashmir.
BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur, speaking to reporters, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the recent controversy has once again highlighted the dismal state of cricket affairs in the region, alleging that “frequent irregularities and mismanagement” have become common since political changes in the region.
“Following recent political transitions, cricket in Jammu and Kashmir has suffered repeated setbacks, particularly under the National Conference government,” Thakur said while speaking to the media, as per KNO.
He added that they want to ask the Sports Minister of J&K about the current situation of cricket in the Union Territory. “It directly concerns the future of our local youth who are turning to the sport with hope. The government’s actions are putting their future at risk,” he said.
He urged the administration to ensure a transparent investigation into the IHPL matter, stressing that accountability must be fixed “to restore confidence among young players and the sports community.”
Commenting on the Darbar Move to Jammu, Thakur said, “The Chief Minister alone cannot move the Darbar unless the Lieutenant Governor permits it. The National Conference has a habit of taking credit for administrative decisions such as this move.”
Earlier, a senior police officer told KNO that an FIR has been registered in connection with the IHPL controversy after players complained of unpaid dues and abrupt cancellations—(KNO)
