Gautam Gambhir has been in news these days but not just for Kolkata Knight Riders’ performance in Indian Premier League (IPL) 10 but his comments on Kashmiris beating CRPF jawans. The whole story started when a video went viral where Kashmiris were beating CRPF jawans who were carrying EVM machines during Election days. There was much outrage on the issue on social media, it was pretty much expected that Gambhir would voice his opinions on the matter and he did.
Gambhir has been vocal about his support for the Indian Army and his utmost respect for them. On seeing the video he tweeted in disgust which went viral on April 13, his tweet read, “For every slap on my Army’s Jawan lay down at least a 100 jihadi lives. Whoever wants Azadi LEAVE NOW! Kashmir is ours. #kashmirisours”.
For every slap on my army’s Jawan lay down at least a 100 jihadi lives. Whoever wants Azadi LEAVE NOW! Kashmir is ours. #kashmirbelongs2us
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 13, 2017
His reply was only meant for the ones who wanted to hurt Indian Army personnel but a few Twitterati took it in an offending manner as they lashed out at Gambhir.
Anti-Indians hav forgotten dat our flag also stands 4: saffron – fire of our anger, white – shroud for jihadis, green – hatred 4 terror.
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 13, 2017
Gambhir did not just post one tweet, he followed it up with, “Anti-Indians have forgotten that out flag stands for: saffron-fire of our anger, white- shroud of our jihadis, green-hatred for terror”
@GautamGambhir R u willing to serve the army?? Go to the border and fight in those conditions???
— Hariesh annamalai (@DrHariesh) April 13, 2017
@GautamGambhir You are A failed cricker Gautam, Now looking for a space in govt, Army or People’s Sympathies, You have nothing to do with politics
— Ihtisham ul Haq (@iihtishamm) April 13, 2017
@GautamGambhir All kashmiris want Azadi and we will get it … And it’s Indian Army who will leave Kashmir .Kashmir is for Kashmiris . #FreeKashmir
— FuckYouAll (@UmmarZargar) April 13, 2017
Gambhir was told to shut up by Twitterati and told to stick to cricket and not indulge in such a sensitive manner. They did not just shut him up but also declared him as ‘Sanghi’. A few termed him as a ‘failed cricketer’ as well.
Gambhir, You are a Sanghi @GautamGambhir pic.twitter.com/5gxNrJ0pvv
— DynastyCrooks (@DynastyCrooks) April 13, 2017
@GautamGambhir Kashmir belongs to kashmiris..it is internationally disputed territory..Both Ind and Pak has occupied it illegally..
— Nazir Shah (@Nazirahmadd10) April 13, 2017
@GautamGambhir Wat on earth r u even trying to say ??? Stick to cricket brother this makes no sense at all
— Salilacharya (@Salilacharya) April 13, 2017
Gambhir has proved in past that he does not support the so-called ‘Nationalists’ or Pseudo-nationalist as he came in support of Gurmehar Kaur as well. He urged people not to mock her, instead, respect her views and intention for achieving peace between the two nations.
@GautamGambhir Understandably you skipped school to play cricket and missed your lessons @GautamGambhir. This is what the Indian Flag stands for. pic.twitter.com/XG9O25llZo
— Expertum Analystixum (@ExpertAnalystix) April 13, 2017
@GautamGambhir Don’t be a text book guy gautham.. Saffron- Hinduism, white-christanity, Green-Muslim, Chakra – Buddhism.. think twice..
— Poornachandran S (@chandruasr) April 13, 2017
@GautamGambhir Dude Khel mein dhyan do. Gyan pelo maat
— Tarun (@tarunited101) April 13, 2017
Not just Gambhir but former cricketer and Twitter sensation Virender Sehwag too backed him up showing there is no love lost between former Indian openers after they disagreed on Ishant Sharma’s base price.
