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Should the Indian Government Regulate Gambling in the Country?

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Indian Government Regulate Gambling

All over the world, gambling remains to be one of the most popular pastimes across various cultures and regions. This is especially true in a country like India wherein activities like horse race betting or slots games are rampant. It’s considered by most of the population to be a perfectly legitimate form of casual recreation. Aside from that, India is also considered one of the most technologically competent and advanced nations playamo partners is the leading gambling online platform in the world. This is important to note because the online gambling industry has been experiencing substantial growth, especially over the past few years.

However, currently, gambling is technically not allowed in India. The Public Gambling Act of 1867 is a central law that disallows the practice of gambling in the country. However, it’s important to note that this piece of legislation was enacted back in 1867 and many of its detractors will argue that it’s rather outdated. In fact, the language in the law is so vague that it technically only doesn’t allow for gambling when it comes to games of chance. Therefore, games that require a certain level of skill don’t technically qualify for the prohibition. This is how many individual states in India have circumvented Federal law and have allowed the operation of state-legal gambling houses and establishments.

Currently, despite all the legal restrictions, the Indian gambling market is thriving and is one of the biggest in the world. Technically, if the law is to be taken at its word, then gambling in all shapes and forms as we know it today should be illegal. However, many citizens in India still manage to engage in gambling on a daily basis. To this day, no private citizen in India has ever been charged for violating gambling laws in terms of participating in gambling activities. This is why there is a substantial call for the Indian government to not just legalize gambling but also regulate it. Currently, all of the money that circulates within the gambling market in India can’t be accounted for by the Indian government due to its illegality. According to a 2010 KPMG report, it’s estimated that the gambling market in India is worth around US$60 billion. With that kind of cash floating around the black market, it’s becoming more and more compelling for the Indian government to start taxing the flow of this money.

Aside from that, there’s an argument to be made for the employment opportunities that the gambling industry would be able to generate for Indian citizens. It doesn’t just have to do with dealers or floor managers who directly deal with customers. Gambling houses and casinos could also create jobs for custodians, security personnel, culinary personnel, and hospitality employees. Naturally, this would boost the middle class and the greater economy of India as well. This is a very compelling argument when you take into consideration the fact that millions of people in India are unemployed. Unfortunately, unemployment still remains to be one of the most pressing issues in India today.

With regards to the path forward, the first and most immediate step that the Indian government could take is to amend the constitution so as to recognize gambling as a legal activity from the perspective of the state. The constitutional amendment is necessary so that any legislation made by parliament will not be deemed unconstitutional or ambiguous. Next, the government should look to establish regulatory bodies that will directly oversee and manage the operations of gambling institutions within the country. Of course, whatever follows should also be subject to budgetary allocations that are provided by the government for the purposes of improving this economic sector.

Ultimately, given that some states in India already have legalized gambling structures, it’s not too hard to see how the rest of the states could follow. It’s really just a matter of fixing constitutional amendments so as to accommodate more progressive gambling legislation in the future. At the end of the day, there are many reasons why it’s a good idea for India to actually regulate its gambling activities.

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Pralhad Joshi appointed Education Minister after Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation

Pralhad Joshi has been entrusted with the additional charge of the Education Ministry after President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation amid the prolonged student protests over alleged examination paper leaks.

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.

The President’s office confirmed the appointment through an official communique issued on Saturday evening. Joshi will continue to hold his existing portfolio as Union Minister of Food and Consumer Affairs while also overseeing the Education Ministry.

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns amid prolonged protests

Dharmendra Pradhan submitted his resignation on the 35th day of the student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over alleged examination paper leaks.

In his resignation letter, the 57-year-old leader said he chose to step down to prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation.

“For over four decades, I have dedicated myself to the cause of students, teachers, and educational reform. I have always believed that a robust, inclusive, and visionary education system forms the cornerstone of a strong nation,” Pradhan said.

CJP ends protest after Centre’s assurance

Hours after Pradhan’s resignation, CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, during a joint press conference with Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh, announced that the organisation was ending its protest in good faith after receiving assurances from the Centre that its demands would be addressed.

The resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan had been the principal demand of the organisation founded by Abhijeet Dipke, a Boston University graduate who returned to India to lead the campaign against alleged examination paper leaks.

Joshi reiterates government’s stand on students

A day before taking charge of the Education Ministry, Pralhad Joshi said the Centre remained committed to protecting students’ interests and ensuring strict action against irregularities affecting examinations.

He also alleged that anti-social elements were attempting to exploit the CJP-led protests and urged students to remain vigilant while continuing peaceful demonstrations.

“The Modi government has always stood with students and the youth. It remains committed to taking strict action against any irregularities or injustices that affect their future,” Joshi had said.

He added that while students have every right to protest peacefully, they should ensure that their genuine concerns are not misused by anti-social elements.

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Dharmendra Pradhan submits resignation to PM Modi amid student protests

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hours before the third round of talks between the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party.

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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a major development amid the ongoing student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.

Pradhan announced the decision through a post on X, just hours before the Centre was scheduled to hold the third round of talks with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been leading the agitation over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.

The resignation of the Education Minister had remained the primary demand of the protesters, who have been camping at Jantar Mantar for more than a month seeking accountability and reforms in the examination system.

The latest development comes at a crucial time as both sides prepare for another round of discussions aimed at resolving the prolonged standoff.

As of now, there has been no official announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office on whether Pradhan’s resignation has been accepted. Further details are awaited.

Resignation comes before key Centre-CJP meeting

The announcement was made only hours before representatives of the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party were expected to meet for the third round of negotiations.

The talks are being closely watched as the government attempts to end the month-long protest, with the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan remaining one of the protesters’ central demands.

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CJP says Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation non-negotiable ahead of third round of talks

CJP has hardened its stand before the third round of talks with the Centre, insisting that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation remains its primary and non-negotiable demand.

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The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has reiterated that the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan remains its top demand, just hours before the third round of discussions with the Centre on Saturday.

CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka said the organisation would see little purpose in continuing negotiations if the government was unwilling to remove the minister.

In a post on X, Ranka said Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation was “non-negotiable” and added that there was no point in holding further discussions if the government rejected the demand.

The third round of talks is scheduled for Saturday afternoon after Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh met CJP representatives for nearly two hours during the second round of discussions on Friday.

According to the CJP, it has placed three key demands before the Centre:

  • Resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
  • A guarantee that no legal action will be taken against protesting students.
  • Compensation of Rs 1 crore for the families of students who allegedly died by suicide following the NEET paper leak.

During Friday’s meeting, the Centre agreed in principle to two of the demands — ensuring no legal action against protesting students and providing compensation. However, the demand for the Education Minister’s resignation remains unresolved.

Speaking after the meeting, JP Nadda said the protesters had also submitted five suggestions for reforms to the examination system. He said the government would hold internal discussions before responding during Saturday’s meeting.

Government sources, however, indicated that Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation is not under consideration. According to the sources, the government believes resignation is not the appropriate course of action and continues to back the minister.

Meanwhile, the Centre has announced several measures aimed at tackling examination paper leaks. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the establishment of fast-track courts to hear paper leak cases, while the government is preparing amendments to strengthen the law with stricter punishments and higher fines.

The Centre has also replaced the Education Secretary and removed 47 officials of the National Testing Agency (NTA), while promising broader reforms within the examination body.

Responding to the action against NTA officials, Ashutosh Ranka said the move alone was insufficient. He maintained that accountability ultimately rests with the Education Minister and reiterated that Dharmendra Pradhan must resign.

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