West Bengal CM sarcastically congratulates Union Home Minister on son's appointment as ICC Chairman
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sarcastically extended her congratulations to Union Home Minister Amit Shah after his son, Jay Shah, was elected unopposed as the next Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC).
In a tweet, Banerjee took a sarcastic dig at Home Minister Amit Shah, stating that becoming the ICC Chairman is "a post much more important than most politicians" and aslo mentioned about the power and elevation that comes with the position.
Congratulations, Union Home Minister!!
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 29, 2024
Your son has not become a politician, but has become the ICC Chairman - a post much much more important than most politicians'!! Your son has indeed become very very powerful and I congratulate you on his this most elevated achievement…
Jay Shah, who has served as the BCCI secretary since 2019, will assume his new role on December 1, succeeding Greg Barclay, the outgoing chairman from New Zealand. At 35 years old, Shah will become the fifth Indian to lead global cricket administration.
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India describes attack on Fujairah 'unacceptable'
New Delhi (PTI): India on Tuesday described the wounding of three Indians in an attack on the United Arab Emirates' port city of Fujairah as "unacceptable" and pressed for an immediate cessation of hostilities targeting innocent civilians.
New Delhi's reaction came a day after the Indians were injured after a drone attack caused a fire at a major oil industry zone in Fujairah. The UAE had accused Iran of carrying out the strike.
"The attack on Fujairah that resulted in injury to three Indian nationals is unacceptable," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
"We call for immediate cessation of these hostilities and the targeting of civilian infrastructure and innocent civilians," the spokesperson said.
Jaiswal said India continued to stand for dialogue and diplomacy to deal with the situation so that peace and stability could be restored across West Asia.
"We also call for free and unimpeded navigation and commerce through the Strait of Hormuz in keeping with international law. India stands ready to support all efforts for a peaceful resolution of issues," he said.
The attack on Fujairah city came as the ceasefire between the US and Iran came under strain in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world's oil and gas pass, remains a major sticking point in the talks. Shipping through the narrow Gulf waterway has been severely disrupted by the conflict, triggering a sharp increase in oil prices and energy shortages in several countries.
The UAE's defence ministry on Monday said its air defence systems engaged 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran.
The ministry affirmed that it "remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country."
