Former Indian cricket captain and former BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has recently given a strong reaction to a controversy. This matter is related to the Lionel Messi event, in which some people associated Ganguly’s name in the wrong context. Ganguly has filed a defamation claim of Rs 50 crore on this.
beginning of controversy
The incident started when it was claimed in social media and media reports that Ganguly was involved in a big event of Lionel Messi. Many news and posts based on this claim went viral. Ganguly called it contrary to the truth and damaging to his reputation.
The former captain said that dragging his name into controversial matters is unnecessary and wrong. He clarified that he had no financial or management ties to the Messi event.
legal action
Ganguly has filed a case of Rs 50 crore against this defamation. He says that misuse of his name on social media and media platforms not only hurts his personality but also affects his career and reputation.
Experts say the move sends a message that celebrities and former players can take legal recourse to protect their name and image. Ganguly’s case is an example of the fact that no person or organization can misuse the name of an eminent person without verification.
Media and social media reaction
There were reactions on social media regarding this matter also. Many fans and followers supported Ganguly’s move and said that anyone trying to harm his reputation and image should face legal action. At the same time, some critics believe that the rapid spread of information on social media gave rise to this controversy.
Sourav Ganguly’s reaction
Speaking to reporters, Ganguly said, “I always believe in truth and fairness. Misrepresenting my image is not acceptable. I took legal action so that such cases do not happen again in future.”
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