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Betting and gambling are State subjects: Union Minister

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that betting and gambling are State subjects in response to a question in Lok Sabha.

March 27, 2025

Key Points

  • 1Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said betting and gambling are State subjects.
  • 2This was in response to a question from MP Dayanidhi Maran in the Lok Sabha.
  • 3Maran questioned the delay in banning online gaming sites.
  • 4The Union Minister responded that the Constitution defines the federal structure.
  • 51,410 sites had been blocked following various complaints.

Important Terms

Ashwini VaishnawBettingGamblingState subjectsDayanidhi Maran
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