Gujarat Titan bowler sparks controversy with post on Love Jihad, issues apology later
New Delhi: Yash Dayal, seamer for the Gujarat Titans cricket team, has found himself embroiled in controversy after allegedly sharing a communal post on his official Instagram story.
Screenshots of Dayal's post quickly went viral on social media platforms, although the authenticity of these pictures has not been officially confirmed as they have since been deleted. Following the deletion of the post, the young cricketer issued an apology.
Dayal wrote, "Guys, apologies for the story. It was just posted by mistake, please don't spread hate. Thank you. I have respect for each and every community and society," he wrote on Instagram.
The controversial post in question depicted a sensitive topic related to "Love Jihad." It featured an image portraying a Hindu girl blindfolded, symbolizing trust, while a Muslim boy held a concealed knife behind his back, suggesting a conspiracy behind the notion of Love Jihad and dismissing its validity.
The post immediately sparked outrage among fans and followers, who criticized Dayal for involving himself in such a contentious subject and creating unnecessary controversy. The deleted screenshots of the post continued to circulate on social media platforms, intensifying the backlash against the cricketer.
Yash Dayal had gained attention previously for a less desirable reason when he conceded five consecutive sixes in an over during a match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2023 tournament. Rinku Singh, a batter for the Knight Riders, managed to strike five sixes off Dayal's final five deliveries of the 20th over, stunning the defending champions. The unexpected turn of events led to the Titans' defeat as they fell short of 29 runs in the final over.
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No unannounced load shedding in Kerala, outages due to overload, says Minister
Palakkad (PTI): Kerala Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty on Saturday said there was no unannounced load shedding in the state, attributing recent power interruptions to temporary overload caused by high consumption.
Clarifying concerns raised from various parts of the state, the minister said the disruptions are not deliberate but occur when demand peaks, particularly between 10 pm and 11 pm.
"It is not being done intentionally. Power consumption has risen sharply, and when there is excessive and indiscriminate usage, the system experiences overload, leading to natural supply interruptions," he told reporters here.
His remarks come amid complaints that several areas have been witnessing frequent power cuts, often lasting around 15 minutes and occurring multiple times during the night.
Krishnankutty said the state's power demand has crossed 6,195 MW, putting pressure on the supply system. He added that around 70 per cent of Kerala's electricity is procured from outside, and existing power banking arrangements have been exhausted.
"We have approached the Regulatory Commission seeking permission to purchase more power. However, this will come at a higher cost," he said.
The minister said the government is trying to avoid increasing electricity tariffs and urged consumers to exercise restraint in usage to help manage the situation.
Responding to opposition criticism over the ruling LDF's earlier claims of a decade without power cuts, he said the current situation is not unique to Kerala.
A power crisis is emerging across the country, he said, and sarcastically asked the Opposition to take note of the role of natural factors in this.
Krishnankutty expressed confidence that the situation would improve within two days, while cautioning that long-term energy security would depend on enhancing in-state power generation.
He also warned that future generations could face serious challenges if adequate electricity production capacity is not developed within Kerala.
