Mohammed Siraj trolled on social media for "thanking Allah" after WC victory
New Delhi: As crores of Indian fans celebrated their second T20 World Cup victory after a long 17-year wait, hate took center stage on X (formerly Twitter) over players' religious expressions following India's T20 World Cup victory.
Following India's triumphant victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, a tweet highlighting the contrasting reactions to players' religious expressions has sparked significant conversation on social media.
The tweet, which has garnered considerable attention, read: "Virat Kohli thanked God for the victory. Bhakts: Yeyeyeye, True Sanatani. Siraj thanks Allah for the victory. Bhakts: Isme Allah kaha se aaya B$dk, mc.. This h@te is unreal."
"Virat kohli thanked God for the victory"
— Tarun Gautam (@TARUNspeakss) June 30, 2024
Bhakts: Yeyeyeye, True Sanatani.
"Siraj thanks Allah for the victory"
Bhakts: Isme Allah kaha se aaya B$dk, mc..
This h@te is unreal. https://t.co/Wg5GK29MK8
The post reflects on the polarized responses of some netizens to expressions of faith by Indian cricket players Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj.
Kohli, who thanked God for the victory in his post-match comments, received widespread praise and was celebrated by many for his devotion, with several fans calling him a "True Sanatani."
In contrast, Mohammed Siraj's expression of gratitude to Allah for the victory elicited negative reactions from a section of social media users. Some responses questioned the relevance of his religious mention, displaying a stark difference in tone compared to the praise received by Kohli.
The tweets highlight the growing hate within young minds which can take center stage even in moments of national pride and unity. Many users condemned the apparent double standard, calling for respect and acceptance of all religious expressions.
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Dr. Shriram Nene calls India’s approach to Cannabis 'Hypocritical,' recalls medical use in US
Mumbai: Renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Shriram Nene, who is also the husband of actor Madhuri Dixit, has criticised India’s stance on cannabis, calling it “hypocritical” in comparison to its regulated medical use in other countries, including the United States.
Speaking on his health and wellness YouTube channel during a conversation with YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, Dr. Nene shared his experience of prescribing cannabis to cancer patients in the US, where medical marijuana is legal under controlled conditions.
“In India, there’s a bit of hypocrisy, it’s not that big of a deal,” Dr. Nene remarked, pointing out that while substances like ‘bhaang’ have been culturally accepted and traditionally used by ascetics and others, the broader discourse around cannabis continues to be burdened by stigma and legal constraints.
He elaborated that during his time as a practicing surgeon in the US, cannabis was commonly recommended for patients undergoing chemotherapy, particularly to alleviate nausea and improve appetite. It was also prescribed for those suffering from chronic fatigue and similar conditions.
Dr. Nene acknowledged the concerns surrounding the misuse of cannabis but underlined the need to distinguish between unregulated recreational use and prescribed medical application. “Cannabis has legitimate therapeutic benefits when used in the right medical context,” he said, emphasising the importance of scientific evaluation over societal fear.
The comments come amid growing global conversations about the decriminalisation and medical use of cannabis. While several countries have moved to relax laws and regulate cannabis for health-related purposes, India continues to classify it under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, barring limited exceptions like bhaang.
