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Congress asks spokesperson to delete post critical of Rohit Sharma, cautions her

  • The Bharatiya Janata Party criticized Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed for her derogatory comments about Rohit Sharma in a now-deleted post on X during a cricket match.
  • Congress publicly distanced itself from Mohamed's remarks, affirming that they do not reflect the party's position, stated Pawan Khera.
  • Dr. Shama Mohamed has been instructed to delete her posts and exercise greater caution in the future, according to Pawan Khera.
  • The Indian National Congress maintains respect for sporting icons and does not endorse remarks that diminish their legacy, as noted by Pawan Khera.
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Indian cricket board backs captain Rohit Sharma after opposition Congress member calls him fat

India’s cricket board defended its World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma on Monday after comments about his lack of fitness from a spokesperson for the Congress, the country’s main opposition party. Sharma, who turns 38 next month, is leading the Indian cricket team in the Champions Trophy but was criticised for his weight by Shama Mohamed, a spokesperson for the Congress, who said he was “fat for a sportsperson”. “Need to lose weight, and of c…

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Shama Mohamed defends 'fat-shaming' remarks against Rohit Sharma: 'It is a democracy'

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed has defended her controversial remarks about Rohit Sharma, which many have termed as fat-shaming. Responding to criticism, she asserted that she has the right to express her views in a democracy.

·Mumbai, India
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Indian ExpressIndian Express

Backlash over fat-shaming Rohit Sharma, Cong asks leader to delete post: ‘Do not reflect party position’

The row erupted after Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed fat-shamed Rohit Sharma in an X post, calling him "fat for a sportsman."

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The HinduThe Hindu

Congress asks spokesperson to delete post critical of Rohit Sharma, cautions her

In her now-deleted post, Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed said Rohit Sharma is ‘fat for a sportsman’. ‘Need to lose weight! And of course the most unimpressive Captain India has ever had!’ she said

·India
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Congress leader fat-shames Rohit Sharma, BJP replies with Rahul Gandhi jab - The Tribune

Getting cornered from all quarters, Shama Mohamed deleted her social media posts on the India skipper.

·Chandigarh, India
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Congress asks its leader to delete post fat-shaming Rohit Sharma; cautions her

Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed called Rohit Sharma "fat" and the "most unimpressive captain" in the nation's cricketing history.

·India
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