Indian politician Aaditya Thackeray labels opponent as 'anti-national' in the context of the India-Pakistan match.
In a surprising turn of events, the upcoming match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup has sparked a heated debate among political leaders in India. The game, scheduled for September 14, has been met with criticism from several high-profile individuals, including Union Minister Meghwal and Aaditya Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena UBT.
The controversy began when Meghwal expressed shock at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s decision to play against Pakistan. He pointed out the tragic incident in Pahalgam, where terrorists, allegedly from Pakistan, massacred several Indians, and accused the BCCI of being anti-national and anti-human for playing with Pakistan.
Thackeray joined the chorus of criticism, accusing the BCCI of becoming anti-national and prioritizing money over national sentiment. He urged broadcasters to boycott the India-Pakistan match and questioned the value of Sindoor if the BJP does not order the BCCI to not play Pakistan until they stop harboring terrorists.
Thackeray also accused the BCCI of being motivated by money, TV revenue, advertisement revenue, and player fees, with expected revenues from these sources projected to be in the millions of dollars. He claimed that had the "real BJP" been in power, it would not have allowed the BCCI to play against Pakistan.
However, BJP minister Ashish Shelar countered, asserting that international sports should not be influenced by bilateral political issues. He emphasized that global sporting events should remain neutral and not be held hostage by political tensions.
Meghwal also criticized the BCCI for prioritizing money over national sentiment, a sentiment echoed by Thackeray. Global sporting events, according to Shelar, should remain neutral and not be held hostage by political tensions.
It is important to note that the BCCI decided to play against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup to uphold the spirit of the game and fulfill contractual obligations. India, Pakistan, the UAE, and Oman are placed together in Group A of the Asia Cup.
This is not the first time the BCCI's decision to play against Pakistan has been met with controversy. Pakistan has been accused of staging multiple terror attacks inside India, a fact that has not been lost on the critics of the BCCI's decision.
The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered states and UTs to notify rules to register Sikh weddings, but this is not directly related to the BCCI controversy.
As the September 14 match approaches, the debate surrounding the BCCI's decision to play against Pakistan continues to rage on.
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