BJP MP Tejasvi Surya criticised Congress-led Karnataka government over rising crimes against women in the state. He said, "Three rapes in Bengaluru, one in Mysuru, but Home Minister G Parameshwara is busy betting on Kabbadi match." In response, Parameshwara denied the allegation, clarifying that it was a junior college-level Kabaddi event where he was invited to give prizes.