Addressing a press conference, Baghel alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were giving patronage to the betting app, further adding that the government had made it clear that if anyone took any action against the app, they would face action.
Speaking to ANI about the incident, Baghel said, "This is a very tragic incident, 19 people have died in this. These people were returning after plucking tendu leaves when this accident happened. We have met the injured in the hospital."
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday congratulated Vishnu Deo Sai on being designated as the next Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.