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2mo ago

Indian Politician Faces Backlash Over Fat-Shaming Cricket Captain Rohit Sharma

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's comments on Sharma's fitness and leadership have drawn widespread criticism, including from her own party.

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Congress distanced itself from Shama Mohamed's remarks and asked her to take the controversial posts down. (file)
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Overview

  • Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed referred to Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma as 'fat' and 'unimpressive' in a now-deleted social media post, sparking widespread criticism.
  • The Congress party distanced itself from Mohamed's remarks, stating they do not reflect the party's views and asking her to delete the posts.
  • Prominent figures, including Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar, condemned the comments, emphasizing the importance of performance over physical appearance.
  • Mohamed defended her remarks as a generic comment on fitness, asserting her right to express opinions in a democracy, but her statements have fueled further backlash.
  • Rohit Sharma, who led India to a T20 World Cup victory last year, is preparing to captain India in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Australia.