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Udhayanidhi criticises Jai Shri Ram slogans: The remarks have drawn sharp criticism from BJP leaders, with the party’s national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia calling him a “mosquito” out to “spread poison”.
Udhayanidhi criticises Jai Shri Ram slogans: Videos of people raising slogans as Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan walked to the dugout has sparked strong reactions with many saying that this has amounted to harassing the cricketer.
New Delhi, 16 Oct (City Times): (Udhayanidhi criticises Jai Shri Ram slogans):Tamil Nadu Minister of Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin has criticised the raising of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans to mock a Pakistan cricketer during the India-Pakistan World Cup match in Ahmedabad.
Remarks draw sharp criticism from BJP leaders
The remarks have drawn sharp criticism from BJP leaders, with the party’s national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia calling him a “mosquito” out to “spread poison”.
Videos of people raising slogans as Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan walked to the dugout has sparked strong reactions with many saying that this has amounted to harassing the cricketer.
Pak cricketer Rizwan brings religion to field
Some voices, however, have pointed out to Rizwan offering namaz on the field and expressing solidarity for the people in war-hit Gaza, alleging that it was the Pakistan cricketer who brought religion to the field.
Treatment meted out to Pak players unacceptable
“India is renowned for its sportsmanship and hospitality. However, the treatment meted out to Pakistan players at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is unacceptable, Udhayanidhi said. Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale, too, has slammed raising of the slogans to heckle the Pakistani cricketer.
