Mon Mar 03 06:29:22 UTC 2025: **Congress Leader Faces Backlash for Criticizing Rohit Sharma’s Fitness**
NEW DELHI – Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed is facing intense criticism after calling Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma “fat” and a “mediocre” captain. Mohamed’s comments, made during an India vs. New Zealand match and later deleted, sparked outrage on social media and a sharp rebuke from the BJP.
While initially unapologetic, citing her freedom of speech, Mohamed later attempted to downplay her remarks, claiming they were “generic.” However, she further fueled the controversy by criticizing Sharma’s performance compared to past Indian captains like Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli.
The BJP strongly condemned Mohamed’s comments, accusing the Congress party of attacking a national sporting icon and questioning the party’s motives. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari labeled Mohamed’s remarks as reflecting a “mindset of Emergency” and an insult to Indian cricket supporters.
Mohamed’s statement has drawn significant attention, highlighting the intersection of politics and sports in India and sparking a debate over public figures’ responsibility in their online interactions.
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