A video of former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has gone viral, which has made people all over India talk about politics. In the video, Afridi is heard praising Rahul Gandhi, who is the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and the head of the Congress party. He calls Gandhi someone with a “positive mindset.” His comments have caused a stir on social media, where people are arguing about his intentions and the time of his comments.
How It Went Viral
Many people shared the video on X (formerly Twitter) and other sites. It shows Afridi answering a question about Indian politics. He didn’t say much about government plans, but what he said about Rahul Gandhi stood out. Afridi is said to have said, “Rahul Gandhi ek positive mindset wala insaan lagta hai,” which suggests that he sees Gandhi as a leader with a different style.
The BJP IT Cell head, Amit Malviya, shared the clip and asked what Afridi was trying to say by praising the player. Malviya said that when important people in Pakistan publicly praise opposition leaders, it often makes people wonder about their political views and the message they want to send.
Reactions in politics
There have been strong reactions from people of all parties to the statement. Supporters of the Congress say that Afridi’s approval shows that Gandhi is becoming more well-known around the world, especially after his recent meetings with people from other countries. On the other hand, BJP leaders and supporters say that this kind of support from other countries is political and could even be an attempt to bring down India’s current government.
A number of people on social media also said that Afridi has made political comments in the past that Indian audiences did not like. So, his most recent quote is seen as part of a larger trend of Pakistani celebrities trying to say something about India’s internal issues.
What’s the fuss?
In the end, the bigger question is whether these kinds of words from a Pakistani cricketer should matter in India’s political conversation. Many people are more interested in how Afridi’s video makes them look than in Rahul Gandhi. Does praise from across the border show that people are unhappy with the present government? Or is it just a personal opinion that got out of hand on social media?
