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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'Strong evidence' available against Saif attacker, police tell court while opposing his bail plea
Mumbai, Jul 25 (PTI): Police have opposed the bail plea of the Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan with a knife and injuring him at his home here in January this year, telling a Mumbai court there was "strong evidence" against the accused.
Citing a Forensic Science Laboratory report, police reiterated before the sessions court their earlier claim knife fragments that got lodged near the actor's spine during the attack as well as a part found at the crime spot have matched with the weapon recovered from the accused, Shariful Islam.
These three pieces were part of the same weapon (knife) used to attack the filmstar, the police said in a written response to the accused's plea submitted in the court on Thursday (July 24).
Khan was repeatedly stabbed with a knife by an intruder inside his 12th floor apartment in upscale Bandra on January 16 during a robbery attempt.
The 54-year-old actor underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital to remove a piece of knife that got lodged near his spine during the attack. He was discharged from the private hospital after five days.
Shariful Islam, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested two days later for allegedly stabbing Khan.
The police, in their response, highlighted that the accused is a Bangladeshi citizen residing illegally in India.
If granted bail, there was a possibility that he may flee India and not appear before the court during the trial. The crime committed by the accused is of a "very serious nature, and strong evidence" is available against him, they argued.
In his bail plea, filed through advocate Vipul Dushing, the accused asserted he was innocent and had no prior criminal record.
Investigation into the case has practically concluded with only the filing of a chargesheet pending, the accused contended while seeking bail.
The alleged attacker has been booked under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) sections related to house trespass, robbery and dacoity with attempt to cause death or grievous injury.
