Senior Congress leader and Chhattisgarh deputy chief minister, T.S. Singhdeo, countered the BJP’s charges over the Mahadev Book online betting scandal, saying that it would have no impact on either the ongoing assembly polls or within the Congress in the post-poll scenario. He stressed the importance of having proof for action to be taken and highlighted the maturity of the voters in discerning between baseless allegations and evidence. Singhdeo drew parallels between the Mahadev App scam and previous political scandals, emphasizing the voters’ understanding of attempts to create a negative atmosphere without any basis. He expressed gratitude for the trust and responsibility placed in him by the party and predicted a thumping majority for the Congress in the upcoming elections.