Politics of religion now in cricket! Mohammed Shami and Siraj were dropped because they were Muslims, sensational statements by AIMIM and SP leaders
- Politics of religion now in cricket!
- Mohammed Shami and Siraj were dropped because they were Muslims
- Sensational statements by AIMIM and SP leaders
Mumbai: T20 World Cup While the excitement is at its peak, the selection of players in the Indian cricket team has now become a hot topic in political circles. A fast bowler in the ‘playing eleven’ of the Indian team Mohammed Shami And Mohammad Siraj AIMIM and Samajwadi Party leaders have made serious allegations for not getting a seat. The statement that these players are being denied opportunities because they are ‘Muslims’ has created a new controversy.
Controversial claims of leaders
Malegaon MIM MLA Mufti Ismail has questioned the government and the selection committee over this issue. He said, “Muslims are being sidelined in every field. Now even in Team India, there is a picture of players not being given a chance because of their religion. India’s defeat against South Africa can also be attributed to this politics of discrimination.”
Mumbai, Maharashtra: AIMIM MLA Mufti Ismail Qasmi says, “It is being said that talented players from the Muslim community are being sidelined. Muslim players are being kept out of the team. As a result, the team recently lost. The reason, it is claimed, is that capable Muslim… pic.twitter.com/PTeKtp0pPl
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After this, Samajwadi Party’s state president Abu Azmi also joined in this tune. “Muslims are being discriminated against in many areas under the BJP rule. If even in a sport like cricket players are being selected on the basis of religion, it is a very serious matter. It cannot be ruled out that Shami and Siraj are being left out of the team just because they are Muslims,” Azmi has sensationally alleged.
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Denial of allegations by ruling party and allies
After these controversial statements, the political atmosphere has heated up and other parties have reacted strongly. Ajit Pawar’s NCP MLA Idris Naikwadi has denied the allegations. “It is completely wrong to bring religion into the game. In the past, many legendary Muslim players like Mohammad Azharuddin, Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi have captained the Indian team. The selection of players depends on their performance and not on religion,” he explained. Congress leader Amin Patel has also distanced himself from these statements. He termed the statement as irresponsible, saying that players are selected only on their merits and circumstances.
Aggressive stance of Shiv Sena and other leaders
Bharat Gogawle, a minister in the state government, has condemned the role of MIM and SP leaders. “This is an attempt to create a rift in the society by doing Hindu-Muslim politics. Only skill is needed to get a place in the Indian team, not religion. Leaders who made such statements should apologize to the country,” Gogawle said. Yuva Swabhiman Party MLA Ravi Rana also criticized and said, “Muslims have occupied the highest positions in India. So it is wrong to do this kind of low-level politics.”
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