Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson highlights Muslims' patriotism on India's Independence Day
Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, used the occasion of India's Independence Day to emphasize the unwavering commitment of the Muslim community to their homeland.
In a tweet, Tushar Gandhi underscored the profound love for the nation exhibited by Muslims who chose to remain in India in 1947, a significant moment in the country's history.
Reflecting on the historical context, Tushar Gandhi remarked, "In 1947 Muslims chose to remain in India, the land of their birth and that of their ancestors. That was their declaration of love for the motherland and their patriotism. Hindus never had to undergo such a test."
The tweet, which encapsulates a powerful message about patriotism, was shared by Tushar Gandhi on the occasion of India's Independence Day.
Tushar Gandhi's lineage as the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi adds weight to his words, as he continues to carry forward the legacy of his iconic ancestor.
In 1947 Muslims chose to remain in India, the land of their birth and that of their ancestors. That was their declaration of love for the motherland and their patriotism. Hindus never had to undergo such a test.
— Tushar GANDHI (@TusharG) August 15, 2023
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Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs
New Delhi, Apr 13 (PTI): Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in their IPL match here on Sunday.
Sent in to bat, Tilak Varma hit a 33-ball 59 to power Mumbai Indians to 205 for five.
Ryan Rickelton (41 off 25 balls), Suryakumar Yadav (40 off 28 balls) and Naman Dhir (38 off 17 balls) also made useful contributions.
In reply, DC were all out for 193 in 19 overs, despite Karun Nair's 40-ball 89.
Karn Sharma (3/36) claimed three wickets, while Mitchell Santner (2/43) took two wickets.
For DC, Vipraj Nigam (2/41) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/23) snapped two wickets each, while Mukesh Kumar (1/38) took one.
Brief Scores:
Mumbai Indians: 205 for 5 in 20 overs (Tilak Varma 59; Kuldeep Yadav 2/23, Vipraj Nigam 2/41).
Delhi Capitals: 193 all out in 19 overs (Karun Nair 89; Karn Sharma 3/36).
