Team India’s victory and the spectacles of religion. Why did Rajeev Shukla get angry on Mufti Nadvi’s statement?

News India Live, Digital Desk: Whenever the country’s cricket team hoists the tricolor on the field, the chest of 140 crore Indians swells with pride. Whether the victory is small or big, it is a shared happiness of the entire country. But what happens when this glorious moment is also seen through the prism of controversies? Recently something similar happened, which disappointed cricket lovers and countrymen.

BCCI Vice President and senior Congress leader Rajiv Shukla has expressed deep displeasure over the controversial statements of a cleric, Mufti Shamhal Nadvi. The matter has escalated so much that Rajiv Shukla has now demanded direct action.

After all, what is the anger about?
In fact, a video of Mufti Shamhal Nadvi surfaced on social media, in which he was seen saying such things regarding the victory of the Indian cricket team or any aspect of the game, which according to Rajeev Shukla was not only inappropriate but also created hatred in the society. Rajiv Shukla says that when our team plays, there are ‘only players’ on the field, no religion or caste. There Rohit, Virat and Siraj – all are painted in the same color, and that color is the blue of Team India.

Rajeev Shukla stressed that it is completely wrong to make such derogatory remarks against Team India players or linking their achievements with religion. He has demanded from the government and concerned authorities that strictest action should be taken against such people who try to spoil the atmosphere of the country with their controversial talks.

let the game remain a game
Nowadays, in the era of social media, people often say anything to get headlines, but in a place like sports, which works to unite the country, there should be no place for hatred. Rajeev Shukla believes that a person holding an influential position like Mufti should understand his responsibilities. His words have a bad impact on the society.

What is people’s opinion?
Leaders of BJP and other parties have also often been sensitive about cricket, but this time the coming forward of Rajiv Shukla (who himself is from Congress and also plays an important role in the cricket board) shows that this issue has risen above politics and has become one of national pride. Common fans are also saying that cricket is our passion, do not make it a ground for your hate politics.

It is hoped that in the coming days, such statements will be curbed so that we all can celebrate the victory of our ‘Men in Blue’ without any discrimination.