Tue Mar 04 04:23:42 UTC 2025: ## Congress Leader Sparks Controversy After Retweeting Kangana Ranaut’s Criticism of Cricketer
**Bengaluru, March 4, 2025** – A war of words erupted on social media after Congress leader Dr. Shama Mohamed retweeted a past post by BJP leader Kangana Ranaut criticizing Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma. The controversy, which began on March 3rd, involves accusations of body-shaming and political opportunism.
Ranaut’s original tweet, which Mohamed shared, criticized Sharma for his stance on farmers’ protests, using harsh language. This prompted Union Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Mansukh Mandaviya to publicly rebuke Mohamed on January 3rd, calling her comments “deeply shameful and pathetic.”
Following Mandaviya’s criticism, the Congress party distanced itself from Mohamed’s remarks, stating that her views did not reflect the party’s position. Pawan Khera, head of the Congress’s media and publicity wing, demanded that Mohamed delete the post. BJP leaders seized on the controversy, questioning the timing of Mohamed’s tweet.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the Congress and BJP, and underscores the sensitive nature of sports and politics in India. The exchange also raises questions about the role of social media in political discourse and the potential for unintended consequences.
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