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The Hindu
6 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
AIYF leaders demand cancellation of IPL matches due to negative impact on youth and rise in betting
CPI affiliated All India Youth Federation (AIYF) Visakhapatnam district unit leaders and activists have demanded cancellation of IPL cricket matches across the country as they are spoiling the lives of the youth, especially students. The latest incident in which 11 youths died due to a stampede in Bengaluru is an example of the commercial sports programme and its direct impact on the youth and their lives, the activists said. Speaking to reporters at the Gandhi statue here on Monday, AIYF district president Y. Rambabu and secretary Achyutharao said that corporate companies have spoiled cricket by luring players with money to create a special cricket division called IPL. It has become a business event of these corporate bigwigs. In the name of sports, these IPL owners are running a sports programme where the youth and students are targetted. The youth are addicted to this commercial entertainment programme, and suffer huge financial and career losses, they added. In those days, government authorities used to organise One Day International (ODI) matches between countries, and the players and matches were entirely from a particular country, so those players inspired Indians. But in the case of these IPL matches, there are rivalries with Indian players when they represent different IPL franchises. They lamented that this creates an unhealthy situation in the minds of the youth. More importantly, during IPL matches, the youth fall for cricket betting. They said that many middle-class people are suffering from this evil act.
Hans India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Youth must take responsibility to protect democracy
Tirupati: Former High Court Chief Justice Jasti Chelameswar emphasized that India's democracy is facing a crisis and called upon the youth to take responsibility for protecting it. He was speaking at the inauguration of the 17th National Conference of the All India Youth Federation (AIYF) in Tirupati on Friday. Justice Chelameswar addressed key issues including electoral reforms, the Indian Constitution, the parliamentary system, and democracy. He expressed concern that even after 75 years of Independence, poverty and discrimination remain widespread, obstructing the nation's development. He criticized successive governments for spending thousands of crores without effectively addressing hunger or ensuring inclusive growth. He urged youth to take a proactive role in tackling the pressing challenges confronting society. Chelameswar also highlighted the neglect of the agricultural sector and the government's failure to implement the Swaminathan Committee recommendations, which has deeply affected farmers. He noted that, on average, 35 farmers commit suicide daily due to distress, while youth continue to face unemployment and lack of livelihood opportunities. He called for a united and relentless struggle for the welfare of farmers and the younger generation. Akhila Bharatiya Kisan Sabha General Secretary Ravula Venkaiah echoed similar concerns, urging young farmers to prepare for a long battle to demand fair prices and resist anti-farmer, pro-corporate government policies. CPI National Secretary Dr K Narayana, Sukhjindar Mahesari, Vali Ulla Khadri, Arun, Lenin, Aarti, and Periyar Swamy were also present at the event.
