Fans bring BJP flags to The Oval at WTC finals; Here's how Twitter users responded
The presence of politics in cricket was once again witnessed in a peculiar incident during the World Test Championship final at The Oval in England. A photograph of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) flag being displayed by someone of the Indian fans at the venue circulated on social media, sparking a mixed reaction from the public.
The image attracted various opinions and comments from individuals. Some emphasized the importance of freedom of expression and associated the flag with a sense of nationalism. Conversely, others expressed their view that the BJP does not represent the entirety of India.
One Twitter user stated, "This should not be allowed in the stadium," while another commented, "Wherever you go, you find BJP because people love BJP." Another user expressed concerns that if India were to lose the match, the flag's presence could be considered as bringing bad luck, and therefore called for the immediate cleansing of the stadium.
The identities of the fans who brought the flag to the match, however remained unknown.
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Veteran actor-filmmaker Deb Mukherjee passes away
Mumbai, Mar 14 (PTI): Veteran actor-filmmaker Deb Mukherjee, father of director Ayan Mukerji, passed away due to prolonged illness on Friday morning at his residence in suburban Mumbai. He was 83.
“We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of Mr. Debu Mukherjee, an actor and driving force of the North Bombay Durga Puja. He left us this morning,” a statement issued by his representative said.
His last rites were performed at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Juhu in suburban Mumbai.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Mukherjee appeared in supporting roles in films like “Tu Hi Meri Zindagi”, “Abhinetri”, “Do Aankhen”, “Baton Baton Mein”, “Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander”, “King Uncle”, and “Kaminey”. He also directed and produced the 1983 movie "Karate", starring Mithun Chakraborty, Kaajal Kiran, and Yogeeta Bali.
Mukherjee was part of the famous Samarth-Mukherjee family. He was the father-in-law of Ashutosh Gowariker and uncle of Bollywood actors Kajol and Rani Mukerji.
His mother, Satidevi, was the only sister of Ashok Kumar, Anup Kumar, and Kishore Kumar. His brothers were popular actor and filmmaker Joy Mukherjee and filmmaker Shomu Mukherjee, who married Bollywood actor Tanuja (mother of Kajol).
Mukherjee was married twice; his daughter Sunita from his first marriage is married to director Gowariker, and Ayan is his son from his second marriage.
Several family members and close friends, including Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Jaya Bachchan, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, and others, paid their last respects.
