Congressional spokesperson Udit Raj referred to Team India captain Virat Kohli as his wife Anushka Sharma’s ‘dog’ when he jumped into the line of firecrackers sparked by the cricketer’s Diwali video message to the people from India.
Virat Kohli received a backlash from some online sectors for urging people not to set off firecrackers on the occasion of the ‘Festival of Joy’, with some questioning the Indian captain for his collection of luxury cars which, according to them, also contribute to pollution.
Using derogatory language himself to refer to both the people and Kohli, Congress leader Udit Raj claimed that Virat Kohli had ‘taught’ the ‘looters, scoundrels and fools’ – referring to people who criticized Virat Kohli for his firecracker appeal – and asked for their DNA to be ‘checked’ to find out if they belonged to this country. However, he also repeated the same ‘dog’ reference to Kohli while apparently supporting him, with no obvious signs of sarcasm.
अनुष्का को अपने कुत्ते विराट कोहली को सम्भालने की ज़रूरत नही है। कुत्ता से ज़्यादा वफ़ादार कोई नही। कोहली ने तुम लुच्चे, लफ़ंगों और मूर्खों को सीख दी थी कि प्रदूषण से मानवता ख़तरे में हैं।
तुम लोगों का डीएनए चेक कराना पड़ेगा कि तुम यहाँ के मूल निवासी हो कि नहीं?– Dr. Udit Raj (@Dr_Uditraj) November 15, 2020
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What Virat Kohli Said
“Please remember not to burst cookies, protect the environment and have fun at home with your loved ones, a simple diya and sweets on this auspicious occasion,” Virat Kohli said in his Diwali message. He and Anushka Sharma are among the most outspoken celebrities against cruelty to animals and environmental degradation.
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Coming back to Virat Kohli, the top ranked ODI hitter is currently in Australia where he will lead the Indian team in the next all-format bilateral series starting on November 27. Kohli & Co. are in Australia for what is expected. for a grueling two-month show.
The India Tour of Australia 2020/21
India kicked off their Australian tour with a three-match ODI series starting Friday, November 27, followed by as many T20Is and four tests. The T20Is will be played in Canberra (December 4) and Sydney (December 6, 8). The final leg of the 2020 India vs Australia series will see the two teams play four Trials in the Test Series. Adelaide will host an iconic day and night event between the two countries, with the series opening scheduled to begin on December 17. The Boxing Day test will take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground beginning December 26, before the players return to Sydney. to play the annual New Years quiz. That game is scheduled for January 7 to give players an extra break between games. The final match of the 2020 India vs Australia series will kick off on January 15 at the Gabba in Brisbane.
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