Netizens slam Sachin Tendulkar for selective silence on Manipur issue after tweet on Kerala blasts
New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has come under scrutiny on social media for his selective response to recent social issues. While Tendulkar promptly tweeted about the tragic blast incident in Kerala, where one person lost their life, netizens are criticizing him for his extended silence on matters such as the ongoing situation in Manipur and cases of harassment against women.
Critics point out that Tendulkar remained silent on the Manipur issue for four months, despite being vocal about the Kerala incident. Additionally, concerns have been raised about his alleged lack of action regarding harassment faced by women boxers, drawing attention to what some perceive as hypocrisy on the part of the cricket legend.
Tendulkar, celebrated for his cricketing achievements including scoring 100 international centuries, has also served as a Member of Parliament. However, social media users have expressed disappointment over his reportedly low attendance record in Parliament, contrasting his public role with his engagement on social issues.
The social media outcry highlights a growing trend where Indian celebrities are being held accountable for their public stances on social and political issues.
While supporters of Tendulkar argue that he exercised his right to raise concerns about the Kerala blast, critics assert that his selective engagement reflects a disconnect from broader social issues affecting the country.
Deeply saddened by the blasts in Kerala. Condolences to the affected families, and praying for the recovery of those injured.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 29, 2023
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MP CM Yadav targets Priyanka, says 'fake' Gandhis using their surname for votes
Bhopal (PTI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has hit out at Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, claiming "fake" Gandhis were using their surname for votes.
Yadav was speaking at a public rally in Myana town of Madhya Pradesh's Guna Lok Sabha seat on Saturday.
During a campaign speech in Rajasthan on April 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Congress plans to give people's hard-earned money and valuables to "infiltrators" and "those who have more children'' -- alluding to Muslims -- and would steal the "gold of mothers and sisters" if voted to power.
Priyanka Gandhi later lashed out at Modi over his "gold and mangalsutra" remarks, saying her mother Sonia Gandhi sacrificed her ‘mangalsutra’ for the country.
Taking a dig at the Congress general secretary, Yadav said former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru's soul must be "shedding tears" over a (great) granddaughter born in the family who does not even wear 'mangalsutra'.
Yadav also targeted Gandhis over the use of their surname.
"In our case, as soon as the daughter gets married, she is given the surname which is applicable there (at in-laws' house)," he said.
But these "vote-hungry people" are forgetting their surname for the sake of votes and using Gandhi surname even today, the CM said.
"Priyanka also became Gandhi. Where did the Gandhi surname come from? Where would be the family members of the real Gandhi? These fake Gandhis are taking votes in the name of Gandhi," he claimed.
Reacting to Yadav's statement, KK Mishra, senior Congress leader and media advisor to MP party president Jitu Patwari, claimed the CM said Priyanka Gandhi "got married in another religion".
"Is it unconstitutional or a crime? Yadav also has an objection as to why Priyanka ji uses her surname as Gandhi after marriage. Chief Minister, please see her X account, Vadra is also written in front of the surname," he said.
