Er. Jayesh Rane
The cricket match between India & Pakistan in World Cup – 2023 took place on October 14 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The events that took place during & after the match have been discussed. The incident witnessed was that ‘Jai Shri Ram' was chanted from the audience during the match. Second, on the request of Pakistan captain Babar Aazam, Indian cricketer Virat Kohli gave his own T-shirt to him on the field.
A person with jaundice is always said to see the world yellow. Catching the same thread becomes necessary here. It will be revealed later. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's son and Southern actor Udayanidhi Stalin tweeted a clip of ‘Jai Shri Ram' chants from the crowd during the India-Pakistan match, saying, ‘India is famous for sportsmanship and hospitality; However, the behavior of the Pakistani players at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahemdabad is not acceptable. It is of very low quality. Sports should become a unifying force for both countries. Also true brotherhood should be encouraged. Using sport as a weapon to spread hatred is reprehensible.'
He has come into the limelight due to some objectionable statements he made about ‘Sanatan Dharma'. It has also publicly reiterated that it stands by those statements. His father i.e. the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu tried to defend him summarily.
Pakistani players pray (namaz) as per their creed at any cricket ground in the world. It's pictures have been published many times in the media. Also, speaking in front of the announcer after the match, the players of Pakistan have first called the name of God & then answered the questions asked. This is also known to the cricket lovers of the world. Udayanidhi's opinion on this should be known. Because both these things are not part of the game. They are religious. Despite this Globally, no one has any objection on it. Because It is broadly seen as the remembrance of God. Those who get sick from taking God's name only want to pay attention to Sanatana Dharma. Such people can be placed in the line of those who hate, envy Sanatan Dharma purposely. Udayanidhi is doing same.
A believer is connected to God. Be it of any creed. What should they do about God? Or what not to do. What is my reason for offering free advice & objecting to it? It should be studied first by those who give advice to believers & criticize them. It's much easier to just ramble on without actually doing it. Because to study means not a simple task & it will not happen immediately. As now is the era of instant action. Atheist people are also respected. Because the Constitution of India has given importance to the freedom of every individual. So childishly insisting that an atheist should act like a believer will do no good. Should we go religiously or unreligiously? Everyone understands which path to follow. Nothing will be achieved by interfering with it & nothing will be achieved by controversy. Udayanidhi Stalin is seen doing exactly that. They are only showing that they are interested in raising issues that will create controversy. Also, they are immediately expressing themselves on what happens in the country related to Sanatan Dharma. E.g. Slogans of Jai Shri Ram.
Any spokes person from pakistan team did not say ‘The Pakistan cricket team was hurt by Jai Shree Ram Slogans.' But it is true that Udayanidhi got colic. ‘'This kind of hospitality was not expected. Pakistan captain Babar Azam has said after coming to India. He also said that, he feels like coming to Pakistan. Does Udayanidhi not know that? From this it can be seen that he is happy with the hospitality shown by India. Udayanidhi lives in India. But he hates the Sanatan Dharma which is the foundation of India. He is only physically present in India and mentally he has much anger about Sanatan Dharma.
In Pakistan, at the age of sixteen I heard lot about my color, religion, culture of the country. Only I know it. In any civilized society no one is allowed to listen to this. Therefore, those who have not experienced this, should not speak on the slogans of ‘Jai Shri Ram'. Former Indian spinner Shivaram Krishnan has slapped a journalist (Rajdeep Sardesai) by tweeting. The said journalist has also registered an objection on Slogans.
That cricket match is over. But those who chew the cud are so upset about the events that took place in it. Attention is drawn to this. What does it mean to create a controversy ? How is it ? An example of this has come before everyone on this occasion. The police & the government worked hard in their own way to ensure that the India-Pakistan match goes off without any disturbance. Even if it is a match on the field, does anyone appreciate the system ? They have done well about the huge responsibility of keeping millions of visitors safe. What is special in it ? it is their job. Likewise thoughts might have come to mind of some over smart people. But there is little to thank for the security system that serves with 101 % from a few days before the match to the end of the match. Hence the match was peaceful. But the ensuing debate demonstrates narrow, hateful thinking. Such people are conveniently looking for what they want. To expect those people to follow the principles of democracy is to expect wisdom from a fool.
Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Aazam requested Indian cricketer Virat Kohli to give him his t-shirt to satisfy his uncle's boy insistence. Kohli also completed it in the field in front of everyone and another colic arose. Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram said, ‘It was not the day to do that even after a humiliating defeat. These things could have been done in the dressing room as well.' Viewing sports as a game for those who don't fit in & who are affected by prejudices about India. Although such a person is a sportsperson, he has brought her ideological limitations to the world. From this it can be seen that how much hatred towards India is in his mind?
Pakistan has been defeated. Then too asking something for another with big heart towards traditional rival county player. This is also sportsmanship.
One good thing was Virat Kohli wore an orange color t-shirt while giving t-shirt of his signature to Babar Aazam. Matching his yarn with colors like saffron and orange did not create controversy. It has to be said specially. Indian culture teaches us to consider ‘the whole universe as our home'. Lying in the puddle of color, caste, creed, religious hatred, deliberately hurting anyone of no use. Also does not teach discrimination. The tendency to pull each other's legs is not tolerated in Indian culture.
(The writer is an analyst on various subjects like social, educational, technical, political, economic, revenue, religious, arts, international affairs, defence, agriculture etc.)
