March 3rd 2025.
The recent India-New Zealand Champions Trophy match was not just a battle between two cricket teams, but it also sparked a heated online debate due to a controversial statement made by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed about cricketer Rohit Sharma. During the match, Mohamed took to social media platform X and referred to Sharma as a "fat sportsman", causing a storm of criticism from both the political and sporting communities.
Mohamed's comments were seen as fat-shaming and garnered backlash from all sides. Even the BJP, a rival political party, joined in and condemned the Congress for their inappropriate remarks about one of the country's most successful cricketers. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari even took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, suggesting that he should take up cricket since he has failed in politics.
Amidst the growing backlash, Mohamed eventually deleted her posts about Sharma. However, the damage was already done and the Congress found itself isolated yet again on a national issue. Even their ally, SS, came out in support of Sharma and wished him luck for the Champions Trophy. Priyanka Chaturvedi, a Congress member, also spoke out in defense of Sharma and praised his leadership skills, regardless of his weight.
It is worth noting that Sharma became Team India's captain in 2023 and has since led the team to numerous victories, including the T20 World Cup and two Asia Cup trophies. He also has a stellar record in the IPL, having won the trophy five times as a part of the Mumbai Indians team.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding Mohamed's comments serves as a reminder that body-shaming and personal attacks have no place in sports or politics. It is the players' talent, hard work, and dedication that should be celebrated, not their appearance. Let us all support and cheer on Team India as they continue to make our country proud.
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