Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tweet celebrating India’s victory in the Asia Cup final has stirred major controversy online. In his post, the PM compared the win to Operation Sindoor, saying: “Operation Sindoor on the games field. The outcome is the same – India wins.”
The remark has left many social media users confused and upset, especially because it referenced the Pulwama Attack. Critics called the statement “insensitive,” accusing Modi of politicizing a cricket match. One user wrote, “The victims of the Pulwama Attack deserve respect, not casual political comparisons with a cricket game.” Others highlighted that Operation Sindoor itself resulted in civilian casualties across the LOC, questioning why such a reference was made.
Fans and analysts alike condemned the Prime Minister for linking sports to politics. “Cricket is the gentleman’s game. Using it for political point scoring is tone-deaf,” one X user commented.
The backlash follows a season already marked by tense moments, including reports that Indian players avoided handshakes with Pakistani cricketers. Critics argue that dragging war into sports reflects desperation rather than national pride. One viral post read, “No cricket match can rewrite history. Mixing war and cricket only dishonors the game.”
Some even questioned the authenticity of the tweet at first. “I thought it was a parody account. Sadly, it was real,” an X user wrote. “This shows how low political discourse can go. Shame!”
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