During the India versus Pakistan World Cup match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a video emerged on social media showing spectators chanting “Jai Shri Ram” as Pakistan wicket-keeper-batsman Muhammad Rizwan returned to the pavilion after getting out. This incident prompted reactions from various political leaders and parties.
Political Responses
- Udhayanidhi Stalin (DMK Leader): Udhayanidhi Stalin expressed his disapproval of the behavior, deeming it “unacceptable.” He stressed that India is known for its sportsmanship and hospitality and should promote unity and brotherhood among nations through sports.
- Saket Gokhale (Trinamool Congress MP): Saket Gokhale questioned whether India is qualified and sporting enough to host any international sporting event. He pointed out that the incident raised doubts about India’s ability to host events like the 2036 Olympics, which the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, desires.
- Gaurav Bhatia (BJP Spokesperson): Gaurav Bhatia posted a video showing a massive crowd at the stadium purportedly chanting “Jai Shri Ram.” He highlighted the positive energy of the crowd and the strong expression of “Jai Shri Ram.”
- Kapil Mishra (BJP Leader): Kapil Mishra praised the Ahmedabad crowd, commending them for their behavior and saying, “Proud of all of you. Jai Shri Ram.”
Mixed Reactions on Social Media
The incident generated mixed reactions on social media. Some users attempted to justify the actions of the Ahmedabad crowd by sharing a clip from 2017 in which Indian players were trolled by Pakistani fans. Others criticized the behavior of the Ahmedabad fans, pointing to past instances of Indian fans displaying good sportsmanship toward their arch-rivals.
The Cricket Match
The India-Pakistan cricket match saw India securing a dominant seven-wicket victory over its arch-rival. Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav played key roles, triggering a significant Pakistan collapse and sharing four wickets. India’s victory marked its eighth consecutive win over Pakistan in World Cups, with this streak beginning in 1992. The match, attended by more than 100,000 fans, took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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Source: Hindustan Times
