TMC Leader Backs Shama Mohamed Amid Rohit Sharma Controversy

Synopsis

The controversy surrounding Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed's comments on Rohit Sharma escalated, leading to criticism from her party. TMC leader Saugata Roy defended her statements and criticized Sharma's performance, calling for his removal from the team. The Congress party later clarified that Mohamed's remarks did not reflect their stance.

Key Takeaways

Shama Mohamed criticized Rohit Sharma's fitness and performance.
TMC's Saugata Roy supported her views.
Congress party distanced itself from her remarks.
The controversy sparked significant reactions within the sports community.
Public figures urged for accountability in such statements.

New Delhi, March 3 (NationPress) Congress spokesperson Shama Mohamed faced intense backlash for her scathing comments about Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, prompting her party to criticize her and request the removal of her social media posts. Although under pressure, she received backing from TMC leader Saugata Roy.

Roy not only supported her remarks regarding Rohit Sharma but also criticized the cricketer's performance, calling for his removal from the team due to his subpar contributions.

In a statement to IANS, he remarked, "I have heard that Rohit Sharma's performance has been significantly lacking. He managed to score just one century, while frequently getting dismissed for low scores like 2, 3, 4, or 5 runs. He should not remain in the team. India's victories are attributed to the strong performances of other players, but the captain's contribution is minimal..."

While India was competing against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy last evening, Shama Mohamed took to her social media account to post, "Rohit Sharma is overweight for a sportsman. He needs to shed some pounds! Additionally, he is arguably the most unimpressive captain India has ever had."

Her derogatory remarks aimed at the prominent cricketer sparked significant outrage within the sports community, leading to her being criticized from various sectors.

As the situation escalated and threatened to cause unrest for the Congress party, higher-ups intervened to mitigate the controversy. Congress national spokesperson Pawan Khera took to X to clarify that Mohamed's comments do not represent the party's stance.

Khera announced that she had been instructed to remove the social media posts.

"Dr Shama Mohamed, National Spokesperson of the Indian National Congress, has made statements about a cricketing legend that do not reflect the party's official position. She has been directed to delete the relevant posts from X and has been advised to exercise caution in the future. The Indian National Congress values the contributions of sporting icons and does not support any statements that diminish their legacy," Khera posted on X.