BJP vs Congress: Nationalism Row Erupts Over Shah Rukh Khan's KKR Roster
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A heated debate has erupted in India over the inclusion of Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman in the IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, co-owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan. The controversy has sparked a nationalistic backlash, with leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition Congress trading barbs over the issue. The BJP, led by Sangeet Som, has accused Khan of being a "traitor" for investing in a Bangladeshi player, claiming that Hindus are being persecuted in Bangladesh and that the country is working against India. Som has also alleged that Khan's actions are a disservice to India, where he has made his fortune. However, Congress leaders have come to Khan's defense, with Manickam Tagore B calling the BJP's criticism an attack on India's pluralism. Supriya Shrinate has also questioned the BJP's leadership, asking who was responsible for allowing Bangladeshi players to be included in the IPL pool. The controversy has also sparked calls for action against Hindu spiritual figure Devkinandan Thakur, who has been criticized for his remarks against Khan. The All India Imam Association has urged the government to take action against Thakur, while Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi has defended Khan's decision to include Rahman in his team. The debate highlights the complexities of nationalism and the role of sports in bridging cultural divides. As the IPL season heats up, the controversy is likely to continue, with both sides dug in and refusing to back down.
