Congress Kerala Recalls Cricket World Cup Triumphs During Their Term, Accuses BJP Of Disrespecting Cricket
Drawing a sharp contrast, the Kerala Congress underscored the absence of major cricketing achievements during the tenure of the BJP-led government. They took a swipe at the BJP, alleging an attempt to politicize cricket and belittle the sport.
The official Twitter account of the Kerala Congress, now known as X, stirred up a political storm on May 9th with a tweet linking the success of Indian cricket to the ruling government. In a provocative statement, the party drew parallels between the performance of the national cricket team and the political landscape, particularly under the Congress and BJP regimes.
The tweet highlighted India's cricketing glories during the tenure of the Congress-led government, notably the World Cup triumphs in 1983 and 2011. "We didn't select the team, the selection committee consisting of world-class players did. We never branded it as our government's victory, but the team's and people of India's!" read the post, emphasizing a humble stance.
Indian Cricket Team won two world cups one in 1983 and in 2011, both under Congress Governments. We didn't select the team, the selection committee consisting of world class players did. We never branded it as our governments' victory, but the team's and people of India's!
¡ª Congress Kerala (@INCKerala) May 9, 2024
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Drawing a sharp contrast, the Kerala Congress underscored the absence of major cricketing achievements during the tenure of the BJP-led government. They took a swipe at the BJP, alleging an attempt to politicize cricket and belittle the sport. The post specifically targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party, accusing them of intertwining cricket and politics to their advantage.
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Notably, the tweet also touched upon the recent cricketing event held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, indirectly referencing Jay Shah, son of Home Minister Amit Shah, as the selector of the team. The Kerala Congress sarcastically dubbed him the "greatest cricketer," subtly alluding to the alleged political influence in team selection.
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The post sparked a flurry of reactions on social media. While some criticized the Kerala Congress for intertwining sports and politics, others rallied behind the party, citing instances of political interference in cricket. The reference to PM Modi's 'Panoti' remark added fuel to the fire, with supporters drawing parallels between the political jibes exchanged by rival parties.
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Overall, the tweet reignited debates on the intersection of sports and politics in India, reflecting the deeply entrenched connections between the two spheres.
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