File photo of Congress leader Dr. Shama Mohamed. File
| Photo Credit: The Hindu
Congress leader Shama Mohamed in her X post on Monday (March 3, 2025) hit back amid the fat-shaming row. In her post, she cited BJP leader Kangana Ranaut’s old X post criticising Indian captain Rohit Sharma for his stand on the farmers’ protest.
Ms. Ranaut had tweeted “Why all these cricketers sounding like dhobi ka kutta na ghar ka na ghat ka , why would farmers be against laws which are revolutionary for their well being. These are terrorists who are causing ruckus… say that na itna darr lagta hai? “
Quoting Ms. Ranaut’s tweet, Ms. Mohamed said in her X post “What does Mansukh Mandaviya have to say to Kangana team! Just asking.”
On Monday (January 3, 2025), Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukh Mandaviya asked Ms. Mohamed to leave players alone. Mr. Mandaviya in his X post had said “Remarks made by leaders from these parties, indulging in body-shaming and questioning an athlete’s place in the team, are not only deeply shameful but also outright pathetic.”
Reprimanding Ms. Mohamed for her comments, the Congress urged her to delete the post on the Indian cricket team captain. Taking to X, Pawan Khera, who heads the party’s media and publicity wing, said Ms. Mohamed’s view does not reflect the party’s position.
“The Indian National Congress holds the contributions of sporting icons in the highest regard and does not endorse any statements that undermine their legacy,” Mr. Khera said.
The comment, posted on Sunday (March 2, 2025) night, sparked a war of words as BJP leaders waded into the controversy and questioned the timing of the post. Join du88 today and discover a world of exclusive promotions, bonuses, and VIP rewards designed to enhance your betting journey.
Published – March 04, 2025 09:53 am IST