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Congress asks leader to delete post on Rohit Sharma after backlash

IANS March 3, 2025 158 views

The Congress party found itself in hot water after national spokesperson Shama Mohamed made disparaging remarks about cricket captain Rohit Sharma's weight and leadership. Party leader Pawan Khera swiftly intervened, directing Mohamed to delete her controversial social media post and distance herself from the comments. The incident quickly escalated, drawing criticism from cricket fans and the BJP, who accused the Congress of having an "Emergency mindset". Mohamed ultimately complied with the party's directive but has not yet issued a public apology.

"She has been asked to delete the concerned social media posts" - Pawan Khera, Congress Leader
New Delhi, March 3: The Congress party on Monday directed its national spokesperson, Shama Mohamed, to delete her social media post fat-shaming Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma following widespread criticism from political circles and the sports fraternity.

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Congress intervenes after controversial remarks about Rohit Sharma

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Party distances itself from spokesperson's fat-shaming post

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Mohamed deletes controversial social media comments

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BJP criticizes Congress over incident

Facing strong backlash, the party high command intervened after being left embarrassed, instructing Mohamed to take down her post, which labelled Sharma a "fat sportsperson." She promptly complied.

Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera addressed the controversy on X, stating, "Dr Shama Mohamed, National Spokesperson of the Indian National Congress, made certain remarks about a cricketing legend that do not reflect the party's position."

"She has been asked to delete the concerned social media posts from X and has been advised to exercise greater caution in the future," he added.

"The Indian National Congress holds the contributions of sporting icons in the highest regard and does not endorse any statements that undermine their legacy," Khera added.

The controversy erupted during India's match against New Zealand, when Mohamed posted, "Rohit Sharma is fat for a sportsman! Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had."

The remark quickly drew criticism from Sharma's fans, who defended his leadership with statistical evidence. The BJP also seized on the controversy, calling it reflective of the Congress' "Emergency mindset."

The next morning, Mohamed attempted to clarify her remarks, insisting they were "generic" and questioning why criticism was not tolerated in a democracy. However, her response failed to diffuse the situation, leaving Congress in damage-control mode.

Amid mounting pressure, the party distanced itself from her remarks and directed her to delete the post. Soon after, Mohamed not only removed the controversial statement but also deleted all related posts in which she had defended herself.

Despite complying with the party's directive, Mohamed has yet to issue a public apology.

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