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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BJP leaders take out march to lay siege to K'taka CM's house, taken into preventive custody
Bengaluru (PTI): Former Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and several other senior BJP leaders in the state were taken under preventive custody on Thursday when they took out a march to lay siege to the CM Siddaramaiah's Office residence.
BJP state president B Y Vijayendra and Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly R Ashoka were among the BJP MLAs taken into custody.
The party on Wednesday started the day and night protest at the Freedom Park against the price rise and other issues and they started march towards CM's residence on Thursday.
Speaking to reporters later, Vijayendra said the agitation is against the price rise, four per cent reservation for Muslims in government contracts and diversion of funds meant for Scheduled Caste Sub Plan and Scheduled Tribes Sub Plan.
"We are taking these three key issues to people," Vijayendra said.
The agitations took place in several parts of Karnataka.
According to the BJP office bearers, the party has also planned a 'Janakrosha Yatra' (Public Outrage March) from April 7, starting in Mysuru, which will be flagged off by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.
As per the schedule, the march on April 7 will cover the Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts. On April 8, it will reach Mandya and Hassan, and on April 9 it will proceed to Kodagu and Mangaluru.
The first phase will conclude in Udupi and Chikkamagaluru on April 10. The second phase, starting on April 13, will cover the Shivamogga and Uttara Kannada districts.
The movement will cover every district in the state. Each district will have a two-to-three-kilometre Padayatra'.
