Mon Mar 03 08:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Congress Spokesperson’s Fat-Shaming of Rohit Sharma Sparks Outrage, Party Distances Itself
**New Delhi, [Date]** – A social media post by Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed criticizing Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma’s weight and captaincy has sparked a major controversy. Mohamed’s comments, which described Sharma as “fat” and “the most unimpressive captain India has ever had,” were swiftly deleted following widespread backlash.
The remarks, made on X (formerly Twitter), drew immediate condemnation from the ruling BJP, which accused the Congress of lacking patriotism and questioned whether the party expected Rahul Gandhi to take up cricket. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari described the comments as reflecting an “Emergency mindset” and an insult to Indian cricket fans.
The Congress party has since distanced itself from Mohamed’s statements, stating that they do not represent the party’s views. Pawan Khera, chairman of the Congress publicity department, confirmed that Mohamed was instructed to delete the posts and exercise greater caution in the future.
In contrast to the criticism, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi defended Sharma, emphasizing his achievements as captain and stating that his weight is irrelevant to his success in leading the Indian team to significant victories, including the T20 World Cup and Asia Cup titles. Chaturvedi praised Sharma’s commitment and wished him success in the upcoming Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia.
The controversy highlights the intense scrutiny faced by public figures and the rapid spread of criticism on social media platforms. The incident also underscores the strong emotional connection between Indian citizens and their national cricket team.
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