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Congress Leader Criticizes Rohit Sharma as “Fat and Unimpressive Captain,” BJP Responds Strongly

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12 months ago

March 3, 2025

A surprising political controversy has erupted as the Congress party clashed with the BJP following comments made by Congress spokesperson Dr. Shama Mohamed. She criticized Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, describing him as “overweight for an athlete” and labeling him an “uninspiring captain.”

Her remarks sparked significant backlash from the BJP, whose spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused the Congress party of turning against the Indian cricket team.

Dr. Mohamed’s comments followed Rohit Sharma’s performance, where he scored 15 runs off 17 balls against New Zealand. Although India triumphed in the match, thanks to Varun Chakraborty’s five-wicket haul, she questioned Sharma’s fitness and leadership abilities.

In her social media post, she stated: “Rohit Sharma is overweight for a sportsperson! He needs to shed some pounds! And he is undoubtedly the most unimpressive captain India has ever had!”

In a follow-up message, she further questioned Sharma’s status as a captain and player: “What makes him world-class compared to previous captains? He’s a mediocre captain and player who has been fortunate to lead India.”

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla responded sharply to her comments, mocking the Congress for scrutinizing Rohit Sharma’s fitness while they faced continuous electoral defeats under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership.

“Those who have suffered 90 losses under Rahul Gandhi are calling Rohit Sharma’s captaincy unimpressive!” Poonawalla remarked.

“It seems that while losing elections is impressive to them, winning the T20 World Cup is not! Rohit has an outstanding record as a captain,” he emphasized.

He further criticized the Congress for its opposition to the nation and its institutions.

“While they oppose India, its institutions, and its armed forces, calling themselves against the Indian state, Congress has now turned against the Indian cricket team as well,” he said.

In light of the BJP’s criticism, Dr. Mohamed clarified her statements, insisting that her remarks were not intended to body-shame but were simply a general comment on the fitness of athletes.

“It was merely a general observation about a sportsperson’s fitness, not body-shaming. I believe athletes should maintain a healthy physique, and I felt he was slightly overweight, which prompted my tweet. I’ve faced unwarranted backlash. When I compared him to past captains, I was expressing my opinion. I have that right in a democracy,” she stated.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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2 weeks ago

January 31, 2026

Namma Kudla

Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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2 weeks ago

January 30, 2026

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Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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4 months ago

October 6, 2025

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New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.