Asia Cup: Gautam Gambhir flashes middle finger to Kohli fans; Video viral
Colombo: Former Indian cricketer and current BJP MP, Gautam Gambhir, has again stirred controversy during the India vs. Nepal match by making an offensive gesture towards fans who were chanting the name of cricketer Virat Kohli.
Video footage of the incident quickly circulated on social media wherein he can be seen flashing his middle finger to the fans of Virat Kohli, leading fans to accuse Gambhir of displaying jealousy and insecurity towards Kohli. Many expressed their disbelief that a Member of Parliament would engage in such behavior in public.
The rivalry between Gambhir and Kohli, as well as their respective fan bases, has been ongoing, particularly since an on-field altercation between the two during an IPL match earlier this year when Gambhir was serving as the mentor of a team.
Recently, during a match between India and Pakistan, Gambhir criticized Kohli's performance, particularly his dismissal by Shaheen Afridi, referring to Kohli's shot as a "nothing shot" that led to the ball hitting his stumps and dismissing him
Kohli is loved by cricket fans from all over the world but why this BJP MP Gautam Gambhir hates him?
— Nimo Tai (@Cryptic_Miind) September 4, 2023
Jealousy or Insecurity? pic.twitter.com/4TU1iw5grd
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Youth Congress protests suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's life term in Unnao rape case; slams BJP
Mumbai (PTI): Mumbai Youth Congress on Sunday staged a protest against the relief granted to Unnao rape case convict and expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar.
On December 23, the Delhi High Court suspended the jail term of Sengar, who is serving life imprisonment in the Unnao rape case, saying he has already served seven years and five months in prison. His sentence has been suspended till the pendency of his appeal challenging his conviction and sentence in the rape case.
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Protesters alleged the decision exposed the hypocrisy of the BJP's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' slogan.
Led by Mumbai Youth Congress president Zeenat Shabreen, party workers travelled on a local train from Santacruz to Churchgate, interacting directly with commuters to raise awareness about the case and the alleged protection being extended to the convicted leader.
The protesters criticised the BJP-led government for what they described as shielding those convicted of serious crimes against women and said such actions undermined women's safety and justice.
"The Congress would continue its struggle against any decision that compromised the safety and dignity of women. Protests and public outreach would be intensified to ensure accountability and justice in cases of crimes against women," Shabreen said.
The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a plea by the CBI challenging the Delhi High Court order suspending the life sentence of expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case.
According to the cause list, a three-judge vacation bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices JK Maheshwari and Augustine George Masih is likely to hear the matter.
