Kannada actor Chethan Ahimsa suggests reservation in Indian cricket, gets slammed by netizens
Bengaluru: Kannada actor and social activist Chethan Ahimsa stirred controversy with a post on his official social media account, advocating for reservations in Indian cricket. In the wake of India's loss to Australia in the World Cup 2023 finals, Ahimsa attributed the defeat to the absence of reservation in cricket.
On his 'X' account, Ahimsa stated, "I repeat that India needs reservation in cricket. Had there been reservation in Indian cricket, we would have easily won this World Cup." The post triggered strong reactions on social media, with users expressing criticism and disbelief over the actor's demand.
India faced a 7-wicket defeat against Australia in the World Cup finals held in Ahmedabad on Sunday. However, the connection Ahimsa drew between the outcome of a cricket match and the need for reservation sparked widespread disapproval.
Social media users questioned the logic behind linking cricket performance to reservation policies, with one user expressing frustration, stating, "We are in grief, why are you making things worse with this?" Some comments suggested that the actor's demand lacked sense, while others criticized the statement as baseless.
Critics also pointed out that Ahimsa's call for cricket reservations seemed unrelated to the actual dynamics of the sport. Some users went further, questioning the actor's understanding and suggesting that such statements only served to create unnecessary controversies.
I repeat, India needs reservations in cricket
— Chetan Kumar Ahimsa / ಚೇತನ್ ಅಹಿಂಸಾ (@ChetanAhimsa) November 19, 2023
If India had cricket reservations, India would’ve easily won this #WorldCup
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Goa: Woman killed, colleague injured after Mini Cooper crashes into bike; businessman’s son held
Panaji (PTI): A 23-year-old woman employee of a five-star hotel was killed, and her male colleague seriously injured after a speeding luxury car allegedly driven by a businessman's son rammed into their motorcycle in North Goa, police said on Tuesday.
The police on Monday arrested Darius Dias (22) in connection with the accident, which took place in the Dona Paula locality near here on Sunday night, an official said.
Dias, who was allegedly driving a Mini Cooper, rammed the vehicle into the motorcycle, he said, adding that the car bore a temporary number plate, installed before a vehicle is registered with the Regional Transport Office (RTO).
Diksha Parwadkar, who was riding pillion on the motorcycle, was declared dead on arrival at a private hospital, while her colleague D Arunkumar (26) remains in a critical condition, the official said.
The duo were employed at a five-star hotel and were returning home after completing their night shift, he said, adding that a probe is underway.
