Mon Mar 03 06:17:01 UTC 2025: ## Congress Spokesperson Faces Backlash for Fat-Shaming Rohit Sharma

**New Delhi, March 3, 2025** – A social media storm erupted after Congress spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohamed criticized Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, body-shaming him and questioning his leadership abilities. Mohamed’s remarks, posted on X (formerly Twitter), sparked widespread condemnation and a political row.

Mohamed’s posts, which included calling Sharma “fat” and “the most unimpressive captain India has ever had,” were met with immediate pushback from the public who cited India’s successes under his captaincy, including the recent T20 World Cup win and multiple Asia Cup victories. A Pakistan-based sports journalist also defended Sharma’s record.

The controversy escalated rapidly, with the BJP accusing the Congress of lacking patriotism and questioning the party’s motives. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari condemned Mohamed’s remarks as an “insult to every patriot” and a reflection of a regressive mindset. He even sarcastically asked if the Congress expected Rahul Gandhi to take up cricket.

Facing intense criticism, Mohamed deleted the offending posts. The Congress party swiftly distanced itself from her statements, with party spokesperson Pawan Khera stating that Mohamed’s views did not represent the party’s position and that she had been instructed to remove the posts and exercise greater caution in the future. Khera emphasized the party’s high regard for sporting icons.

Mohamed later offered a clarification, attempting to justify her comments by comparing Sharma to Virat Kohli and claiming she was merely speaking generally. However, her attempt to downplay the controversy was largely unsuccessful. The incident highlights the intense scrutiny faced by public figures on social media and the potential consequences of careless online commentary.

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