Cricketer turned commentator, Aakash Chopra has criticized Rahul Gandhi for his recent statements. Apparently, the latter is on a trip to the United States of America (US) for 10 days. His first stop was San Francisco, which will be followed by Washington DC, and New York. He spoke about a lot of things during his San Francisco, and one of his statements made a lot of controversy.
“I think if you sat Modiji down next to God, Modiji would start explaining to God how the universe works. Right? And God would get confused that what have I created. These are funny things but this is what is going on. There’s a group of people who understands everything. They can explain science to scientists, history to historians, warfare to the Army.. And at the heart of it is mediocrity, they actually don’t understand anything. Because in life, you can not understand anything if you are not ready to listen,” Rahul Gandhi said.
He painted a sorry image of his own country overseas: Aakash Chopra
Meanwhile, in reaction, the Gandhi’s statement, Chopra took to Twitter and came down on the politician without naming him. The former said that as an opposition, the Congress leader let down his country and painted a sorry image. Chopra further questioned whether Rahul is seeking some sort of support and urged to let the electorate do their own job.
“I’m yet to see an opposition leader from another country coming to India and painting a sorry image of his country. Why do you need to articulate that on foreign land unless you’re seeking some sorta support??? Fight your battles in your own country…allow the electorate to decide…isn’t that the very essence of democracy?,” the former India player tweeted.
However, the fans are divided after the former KKR and RR players. Some believe that he raised the right question while others feel that Chopra shouldn’t be getting involved in politics.
This is how Twitter reacted
Firstly, it is in very poor taste, and is completely self-serving.
However, the real factual answer to your question is there isn’t a sufficient diaspora of foreign Nationals that have migrated to India wherein a foreign leader can come in and pitch their ideologies to. OTOH,…
— Rohit Gupta (@roh1) June 2, 2023
Aakash, in my humble opinion, criticising Mr Modi is not the same as criticising India. They are not one and the same. And by the same token, the PM should not have spoken ill of previous Governments and Dr Manmohan Singh in several of his overseas trips.
— Kaushal Kumbhat (@kkumbhat) June 2, 2023
9 test khel ke apne aap ko cricket expert toh bana liya
Ab propaganda expert banne ki tayyari achhi kar raha he
Next Akash will share fake news and edited videos sent by Gobi ji’s team
— Armaan (@Mehboobp1) June 2, 2023
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Ab aap bhi kuch logo ke liye sanghi ya IT cell waale ho gaye.
— Naveen (@_naveenish) June 2, 2023
Hi Aakash. Have you spoken on the #WrestlersProtest yet? You’re a sportsman but look more interested in political commentary.
— Rahul Tahiliani (@Rahultahiliani9) June 2, 2023
Is there anyone in the world who takes Rahul Gandhi seriously ? Mr President Obama almost made a big joke out of him and congress in his book.
— Rahul Mattihalli ? (@rahulmr1997) June 2, 2023
Yes it is, but then that doesnt give you this kinda coverage does it? These publicity stunts are pathetic… It puts your country down every single one does that
— Ramkrishna Iyer (@KannanK51531500) June 2, 2023
Bcci ka Secretary banna chah reha Aakash Jhopda ???
— . (@AamirsABD) June 2, 2023
Have you spoken on the #WrestlersProtest yet?
Learn something from @anilkumble1074
You’re a sportsman but look more interested in political commentary. U r running a political addenda.
Shame on you.
— Sitab Chaudhary-Office (@sitab_chaudhary) June 2, 2023
Important question is why suddenly everyone is so perturbed by this as if the said leader is really important. If that is the case that means from his standpoint he is doing something right. Moment you not pay any attention, it will just go away.
— Prasad Bhojak (@BhojakPb) June 2, 2023
