Bengaluru, May 23 -- Senior BJP leader and Karnataka Opposition Leader R. Ashoka has criticised the state government over the construction of a new international cricket stadium near Anekal, alleging that the project is being driven by "commission politics" rather than public necessity.

Reacting to the government's recent foundation stone ceremony for the proposed stadium project, Ashok questioned why another massive cricket stadium was required near Bengaluru.

"Which sportsperson or cricket player asked for another stadium? For what achievement is this stadium being built in Anekal? This is a project meant only to generate commissions and make money," he alleged while addressing reporters.

The BJP leader accused the Congress governmen...