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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Anurag Thakur and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar launched 'Star Khel Mahakumbh' in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, in the presence of 1500 athletes. The aim of the event is to attract participation from at least 100000 youngsters from Anurag Thakur's Hamirpur constituency. The Khel Mahkumbh will have competitions in volleyball, cricket, basketball, football, kabaddi and athletics. The event seeks participation from youth across 5000 villages and 800 panchayats, including the most remotest ones. Anurag Thakur has stated that over Rs 1 crore will be invested in this project over the period of next five years.