Kohli's IPL spat echoes in ODI World Cup, fans chant 'Kohli Kohli' as Naveen-ul-Haq comes to bat
New Delhi: The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi witnessed a resounding chant of ‘Kohli Kohli’ from the crowd on Wednesday, as Naveen-ul-Haq stepped onto the pitch for batting during the 49th over of the India vs Afghanistan match in the ongoing ODI World Cup.
The infamous altercation that unfolded during an IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants in May 2023 has cast a long shadow over the cricketing world.
The IPL spat drama has now spilled over into the World Cup, with Indian cricket fans expressing their loyalty to Virat Kohli in a unique way. The chants of "Kohli! Kohli!" specifically targeted Naveen-ul-Haq, served as a reminder of the fiery clash that had captivated the nation's attention earlier.
During the IPL match, Kohli, captaining the Royal Challengers Bangalore, had instructed his bowlers to target Naveen and the tail-enders of Lucknow Super Giants with bouncers. Naveen-ul-Haq, not taking kindly to this tactic, confronted Kohli on the field, leading to a heated exchange of words. The situation escalated further during post-match handshakes.
Gautam Gambhir, the mentor of the Lucknow-based franchise, played a pivotal role in escalating the altercation. His interference during Kohli's conversation with LSG batter Kyle Mayers led to a war of words between Kohli and Gambhir. This heated exchange between the two cricketers resulted in heavy fines imposed on both by the authorities for violating the IPL code of conduct.
Delhi crowd erupts with 'Kohli, Kohli' chants when Naveen Ul Haq was on strike. pic.twitter.com/GrkpAMSIgj
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UP Cong holds statewide protest seeking probe into FIR against Swami Avimukteshwaranand
Lucknow (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh Congress on Wednesday staged a statewide protest demanding a fair and transparent inquiry into the FIR lodged against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati and those who filed the complaint against him.
In a statement issued here, the party said memorandums addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were submitted through district magistrates in all districts of the state.
Uttar Pradesh Congress spokesperson Manish Hindvi told PTI that the memorandums were handed over through the district administration in all 75 districts.
In the memorandum, the party alleged that Saraswati and his disciples were "unnecessarily harassed and humiliated" by police on the occasion of Amavasya and were prevented from taking a ritual bath (at the Magh Mela). It further alleged that some disciples were manhandled and taken to a police station.
The memorandum also claimed that an FIR was later registered against Saraswati, his disciple Swami Mukundanand Brahmachari and several unidentified persons in a sexual harassment case. It termed the case a "conspiracy" aimed at tarnishing the seer's reputation.
Citing Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution, the memorandum stated that these provisions guarantee religious freedom and the right of religious denominations to manage their own affairs.
It described the position of shankaracharya held by Saraswati as "one of the highest spiritual posts in Sanatan tradition" and alleged that the entire episode appeared to have been "orchestrated in a planned manner".
"We request that the background of the persons who got the FIR registered be investigated in a transparent manner by a retired high court judge and strict action be taken against them," the memorandum said.
It also sought a "fair and transparent probe" into the allegations levelled against Saraswati so that the truth could be established.
Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai had told reporters in Varanasi after meeting Saraswati that the party stood firmly with him.
The Congress said it would continue to press for an impartial inquiry into the entire episode.
On February 21, an FIR was lodged in Prayagraj against Saraswati and his disciple Mukundanand Brahmachari on charges of sexually abusing two persons, including a minor, over the past year at a gurukul and religious congregations, including the recently concluded Magh Mela.
Days after he was booked, Saraswati had said on Monday that he would not oppose his arrest and asserted that the "fabricated story" would be exposed sooner or later.
At a press conference on Wednesday, Saraswati alleged that criminals rule in Uttar Pradesh, level allegations and influence investigations, as he denied having any contact with the two persons for whose alleged sexual abuse he has been booked.
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