Sports bill: Govt should guard against overreach
However, much debate centred on the BCCI's fate. The Bill has provisions that could allow BCCI to wriggle through, although technically it should follow the law of the land (and come under NSB). An argument in BCCI's favour is that it's a well-run, money-making organisation which, unlike other NSFs, doesn't depend on government funds. However, the sticky point is the BCCI's reluctance to be brought under the Right to Information Act. It is to be seen how the ministry handles the matter, given the cricket body's influence and reach. For now, the hope is that the sports bill ushers in positive change, discouraging government overreach, as India bids for the 2036 Olympic Games.
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