Special Story: Gambling Addiction Drives Ganjam People into Debt
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Gambling addiction during Kumar Purnima is driving Ganjam district residents into severe debt and financial ruin, prompting some to migrate for work.Summary
The article reports that gambling addiction is causing severe financial hardship in Ganjam district, Odisha, particularly during the Kumar Purnima festival when gambling dens proliferate in villages and towns. Large sums of money, often in the lakhs, are wagered, with participants losing their life savings, pawning gold, or borrowing from friends to continue gambling. Unable to repay debts, some individuals are forced to migrate elsewhere for work. Despite the devastating financial impact on families, gambling persists under the guise of tradition, raising concerns about the lack of effective regulation and checks.
(Source：Otv News)