Shama Mohamed shares Kangana Ranaut's old tweet bashing Rohit Sharma; Questions BJP's silence on it
New Delhi: Congress leader Shama Mohamed has responded to criticism over her now-deleted post fat-shaming Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma. Facing backlash from BJP leaders, Mohamed pointed to an old tweet by BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, in which Ranaut used derogatory language against Sharma over his stance on the farmers' protest.
Shama questioned Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s silence on Ranaut’s past remarks. In 2021, during the height of the farmers’ protests, Rohit Sharma had posted about the importance of farmers and the need for a solution. In response, Ranaut tweeted: “Why all these cricketers sounding like dhobi ka kutta na ghar ka na ghat ka. Why would farmers be against laws that are revolutionary for their well-being? These are terrorists who are causing ruckus… say that na itna darr lagta hai?”
Taking a dig at Mandaviya, Shama shared a screenshot of Ranaut’s now-deleted tweet and wrote: “What does @mansukhmandviya have to say to @KanganaTeam! #JustAsking.”
Mandaviya had earlier condemned Shama’s comments about Sharma's fitness, stating, “Remarks made by leaders from these parties, indulging in body-shaming and questioning an athlete’s place in the team, are not only deeply shameful but also outright pathetic.”
Meanwhile, the Congress distanced itself from Shama’s comments. Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera stated that her views did not reflect the party’s position, reaffirming that “The Indian National Congress holds the contributions of sporting icons in the highest regard and does not endorse any statements that undermine their legacy.”
Shama deleted her post and clarified that her comment was a “generic tweet” about the fitness of a sportsperson rather than an attempt at body-shaming.
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Mangaluru airport issues advisory to passengers, heightens security measures
Mangaluru: In response to recent cross-border attacks by Pakistan and rising tensions along the international boundary, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has directed airports across India to enhance security protocols. As part of this nationwide alert, Mangaluru International Airport has intensified surveillance, and introduced secondary ladder point checks (LPSC).
Explaining about the new protocol, Jaideep Shenoy, Public Relations Officer at Mangaluru International Airport, said that the secondary ladder point security check involves a second round of frisking. Passengers will first undergo standard checks by the CISF at the security checkpoint. Before boarding the aircraft, either via a boarding bridge or a bus, they will be subjected to an additional frisking by airline staff at the gate. Shenoy emphasized that the LPSC is a standard security measure implemented at all airports.
He also urged travelers to stay updated by checking the airport’s official social media channels for accurate and timely information.
In light of circulating reports regarding restrictions on visitor entry, Shenoy clarified that the entry of visitors into the terminal has always been restricted. Visitors may accompany passengers up to the departure gates or receive them at the arrival gates, as per existing rules.
In an advisory issued on Friday, Mangaluru International Airport urged passengers to arrive well in advance of their scheduled departures to accommodate extended security checks, and to cooperate with airport and security personnel.
The airport authorities also urged people not to share any unverified information.
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