The controversial Indian Premier League is embroiled in yet another controversy.
According to Indian media reports, Rajasthan Royals have been accused of child labor for catering to 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the IPL.
A social activist, CM Sivakarnaik, has threatened to file an FIR against the franchise, arguing that feeding a 15-year-old player in a professional league amounts to ‘child labour’.
The presence of 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has sparked a new wave of controversy in the IPL. Social activist CM Shivakumar Nayak has threatened to lodge an FIR against the Rajasthan Royals franchise, categorizing the youth’s participation in the… pic.twitter.com/8twUciwz6W
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Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been in the news lately for various reasons.
At times he has been accused of unprofessional behavior and at other times strange rumors have surfaced about him, including claims of having an AI chip in his equipment.
However, recent conflicts are directly related to age and basic rights.
There is a mixed reaction to this issue in critical circles.
Some experts say that it is important to give young talent opportunities at the international level, while others believe that young players should be protected from such pressure.
