BJP's Gaurav Bhatia Faces Backlash Over Danish Kaneria Twitter Spat with Arfa Khanum Sherwani

Gaurav Bhatia, a prominent figure in the BJP, has found himself at the center of a social media storm after criticizing former Pakistani cricketer Danish Kaneria. The controversy began when Danish Kaneria took aim at Indian journalist Arfa Khanum Sherwani for her comments on the behavior of Indian cricket fans during the ongoing 2023 World Cup. Arfa Khanum Sherwani, in a statement posted on X, expressed her disappointment and embarrassment as an Indian citizen. She decried the behavior of some cricket fans, stating that it made her feel ashamed. According to her, the conduct of certain fans during World Cup matches displayed a divisive and majoritarian approach, which contradicted the unifying spirit that sports should promote. Also Read: Danish Kaneria appeals PCB to remove life ban In response to Arfa Khanum Sherwani’s remarks, Danish Kaneria advised her to consider relocating to Pakistan if she felt ashamed of being an Indian. He went on to suggest that India did not need individuals with her sentiments and even offered to help sponsor her trip to his homeland. The situation escalated further when Gaurav Bhatia, the national spokesperson for the BJP, decided to weigh in on the matter. He took issue with Danish
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